1st Bovey Tracey Scout Group
Analysis
1st Bovey Tracey Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in May 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 1st Bovey Tracey Scout Group reported income of £35k and spending of £39k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £19k to £35k (+88%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 51%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, 1st Bovey Tracey Scout Group sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Eyam Sports Association (£35k), Greater Manchester Chamber Communities Foundation (£35k) and The West Hendred Village Hall (£35k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Scouts actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.Directly open to young people aged 4-14 and indirectly to all ages who are willing to make the Scout promise.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Eyam Sports Association | Eyam | £35k |
| Greater Manchester Chamber Communities Foundation | Manchester | £35k |
| The West Hendred Village Hall | Oxfordshire | £35k |
| Hanborough Playing Field and Village Hall | Witney | £35k |