3rd Dartford Scout Group
Analysis
3rd Dartford Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dartford. It was registered in July 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 3rd Dartford Scout Group reported income of £41k and spending of £56k, spending 134% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £25k to £41k (+65%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 109%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, 3rd Dartford Scout Group sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Merstham Village Trust (£41k), Nci Community Association CIO (£41k) and Trailfam (£41k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Scout Association promotes the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities. This is achieved by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme progressive training, based on the Scout Promise & Law and guided by adult leadership.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Merstham Village Trust | Redhill | £41k |
| Nci Community Association CIO | Cambridge | £41k |
| Trailfam | Basildon | £41k |
| Ramsbury Burdett Fisher Recreation Centre | Marlborough | £41k |