Suffolk County Scout Council
Analysis
Suffolk County Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ipswich. It was registered in September 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Suffolk County Scout Council reported income of £131k and spending of £102k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £65k to £131k (+101%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 427%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Suffolk County Scout Council sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Billingshurst Centre (£131k), Great Gransden Pre-School Playgroup (£133k) and Westwood Farm Community Pre-School (£130k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. The Suffolk County Scout Council supports the Scout Districts across Suffolk to encourage the young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week,we support our members by providing the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Billingshurst Centre | Billingshurst | £131k |
| Great Gransden Pre-School Playgroup | Sandy | £133k |
| Westwood Farm Community Pre-School | Reading | £130k |
| The Desai Family Charity Trust | Buckinghamshire | £134k |