1st Warlingham Scout Group
Analysis
1st Warlingham Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Warlingham. It was registered in December 1969, 57 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 1st Warlingham Scout Group reported income of £26k and spending of £26k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £37k to £26k (-29%), an average of -8.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, 1st Warlingham Scout Group sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Redeemed Christian Church of God Hall of Mercy (£26k), Open Heart Ministry (£26k) and Methodist Youth Activities Limited (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The aim of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God Hall of Mercy | Dagenham | £26k |
| Open Heart Ministry | Bognor Regis | £26k |
| Methodist Youth Activities Limited | Holmfirth | £26k |
| General Meeting of Young Friends in Britain | London | £26k |