1st Watchet Sea Scout Group
Analysis
1st Watchet Sea Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Watchet. It was registered in October 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 1st Watchet Sea Scout Group reported income of £113k and spending of £122k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £56k to £113k (+100%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 83%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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 Watchet Sea Scout Group sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cricklewood Boxing Club (£113k), Walton Park Indoor Football Centre (£113k) and Johnnie Johnson Trust (£113k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Groups four sections, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers are for children aged between 6 & 18. Activities include sailing, kayaking, powerboating, rowing, swimming, hill walking, camping, archery, lifeskills and many more which are contained within the Scout progress awards.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cricklewood Boxing Club | London | £113k |
| Walton Park Indoor Football Centre | Sale | £113k |
| Johnnie Johnson Trust | Tetbury | £113k |
| South Manchester Sports Club Limited | Cheadle | £113k |