Mid Sussex District Scouts
Analysis
Mid Sussex District Scouts is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in November 1970, 56 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Mid Sussex District Scouts reported income of £584k and spending of £95k, leaving 84% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £66k to £584k (+786%), an average of +72% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 341%. Over the whole period it spent 50% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Mid Sussex District Scouts sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Clopton Nursery Trust (£584k), Made in Hackney (£584k) and Sunflowers at Grafton (£583k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 83% and charitable activities 17%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £99k would cover about 13 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 83%
- Charitable activities 17%
In the charity's own words
Youth development in Mid Sussex in accordance with Scout Association rules.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Clopton Nursery Trust | Warwickshire | £584k |
| Made in Hackney | Clapton | £584k |
| Sunflowers at Grafton | Marlborough | £583k |
| The Aylesburian Annual Fund | Aylesbury | £585k |