Somerset County Scout Council
Analysis
Somerset County Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Somerset. It was registered in December 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Somerset County Scout Council reported income of £404k and spending of £360k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £54k to £404k (+643%), an average of +65% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 492%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Somerset County Scout Council sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Cyber Helpline (£403k), Creative Mentor Network (£404k) and Second Chance Learning Academy (£403k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our purpose is to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Cyber Helpline | Sevenoaks | £403k |
| Creative Mentor Network | London | £404k |
| Second Chance Learning Academy | Nottingham | £403k |
| St Giles-In-The-Fields and William Shelton Educational Charity | London | £404k |