39th Croydon Scout Group
Analysis
39th Croydon Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Thornton Heath. It was registered in April 1962, 64 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 March 2025, 39th Croydon Scout Group reported income of £14k and spending of £14k, spending 105% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £15k to £14k (-9.6%), an average of -2.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 67% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, 39th Croydon Scout Group sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Welford, Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed School Association (£14k), Tranby Trust (£14k) and East Allington Primary School PTFA (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To help young people develop their potential in four areas: Physical, Social, Spiritual and Intellectual. The objective of Scouting is to help its members grow as individuals, as responsible citizens, and as part of their local, national and international communities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Welford, Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed School Association | Northampton | £14k |
| Tranby Trust | East Yorkshire | £14k |
| East Allington Primary School PTFA | Totnes | £14k |
| The Unnati Education Trust | Batley | £14k |