5th Testwood Scout Group
Analysis
5th Testwood Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in December 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, 5th Testwood Scout Group reported income of £54k and spending of £42k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £23k to £54k (+131%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 66%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, 5th Testwood Scout Group sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kingsbridge Young Farmers Club (£54k), Chiddingstone Primary School Parent Teacher Association (£54k) and 1st Malmesbury (King Athelstan) Scout Group (£54k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
As per the Purpose, Values and Method of the Scout Association. Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsbridge Young Farmers Club | Exeter | £54k |
| Chiddingstone Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Edenbridge | £54k |
| 1st Malmesbury (King Athelstan) Scout Group | Wiltshire | £54k |
| GOFAL PLANT GEIRIAN Llanfechell a'r Fro | Gwynedd | £54k |