20th Christchurch (Somerford) Scout Group
Analysis
20th Christchurch (Somerford) Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Christchurch. It was registered in October 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2024, 20th Christchurch (Somerford) Scout Group reported income of £23k and spending of £18k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £18k to £23k (+30%), an average of +9.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 154%. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, 20th Christchurch (Somerford) Scout Group sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ruyton XI Towns Village Hall (£23k), Llanishen Parochial Hall (£23k) and New Mozart Orchestra (£23k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The 20th Christchurch (Somerford) Scout Group provides Scouting to young people aged between 4 and 14 years of age. The Group is based off of Edward Road, Somerford. Activities are based on the section the young person belongs to and within Somerford we currently have Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ruyton XI Towns Village Hall | Shrewsbury | £23k |
| Llanishen Parochial Hall | Chepstow | £23k |
| New Mozart Orchestra | Northamptonshire | £23k |
| Young Music Makers of Dyfed | Llantwit Major | £23k |