Sevenoaks District Scout Council
Analysis
Sevenoaks District Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in March 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Sevenoaks District Scout Council reported income of £70k and spending of £67k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £68k to £70k (+3.1%), an average of +0.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 512%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Sevenoaks District Scout Council sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Addingham Scouts (£70k), Brooksite Under 5's (£70k) and 35th Sheffield (St Oswald's) Scout Group (£70k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Purpose of Scouting: To actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Values of Scouting: Scouts are guided by the values of Integrity, Respect, Care, Belief and Co-operation.Scout Method: Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Addingham Scouts | West Yorkshire | £70k |
| Brooksite Under 5's | Derbyshire | £70k |
| 35th Sheffield (St Oswald's) Scout Group | Sheffield | £70k |
| 1st Chandlers Ford Scout Group | Eastleigh | £70k |