Solent Scout Training Centre
Analysis
Solent Scout Training Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in August 1972, 54 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Solent Scout Training Centre reported income of £82k and spending of £100k, spending 122% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £38k to £82k (+113%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 63%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Solent Scout Training Centre sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Warrington West District Scouts (£82k), Cylch Meithrin Bontnewydd (£82k) and Twyford Playgroup (£82k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
It provides a campsite, accommodation and facilities for scouts and other young people.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Warrington West District Scouts | Warrington | £82k |
| Cylch Meithrin Bontnewydd | Caernarfon | £82k |
| Twyford Playgroup | Winchester | £82k |
| Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Trust | Manchester | £82k |