1st Sutton at Hone Boy Scout Group
Analysis
1st Sutton at Hone Boy Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dartford. It was registered in May 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, amateur sport and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 1st Sutton at Hone Boy Scout Group reported income of £13k and spending of £10k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £27k to £13k (-51%), an average of -16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 56%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, 1st Sutton at Hone Boy Scout Group sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 5th Darlington (St Mary's) Scout Group (£13k), The Uckfield District of the Girl Guides Association (£13k) and Hood Tennis (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Scouting activities for boys and girls including camps and leisure visits. The Group is inclusive and has very active Scout, Cub and Beaver units and committed leaders. It also has a strong and supportive executive committee. The Group has its own scout hall, activity area and a wide range of equipment for camping and other events. It has its own mini bus with safety seat belts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Darlington (St Mary's) Scout Group | County Durham | £13k |
| The Uckfield District of the Girl Guides Association | East Sussex | £13k |
| Hood Tennis | London | £13k |
| Camel Estuary Youth Sailing | Wadebridge | £13k |