1st Goring Heath Scout Group
Analysis
1st Goring Heath Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in December 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, 1st Goring Heath Scout Group reported income of £18k and spending of £22k, spending 125% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £17k to £18k (+6.8%), an average of +1.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, 1st Goring Heath Scout Group sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management (£18k), St Christopher Primary School Parents Association (£18k) and Leigh Academy Hartley Parent Teacher Association (£18k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline. Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Scout Group provides volunteers (both adults and young leaders) and facilities for local young people to enjoy the education, experiences and adventures of Scouting and Guiding both indoors and on the grounds around the Group Headquarters. Visiting Scout Groups, Guide Groups, Schools, Youth Groups and local families can book and use the facilities during the year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management | Surrey | £18k |
| St Christopher Primary School Parents Association | Coventry | £18k |
| Leigh Academy Hartley Parent Teacher Association | Longfield | £18k |
| Drakes School PTFA | Budleigh Salterton | £18k |