5th Crawley Scout Group
Analysis
5th Crawley Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in August 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 5th Crawley Scout Group reported income of £29k and spending of £33k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £33k to £29k (-11%), an average of -2.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, 5th Crawley Scout Group sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Charles Peel Charitable Trust (£29k), North London Symphony Orchestra (£29k) and The Friends of Kentish Town School (£29k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social & spiritual potential. This is achieved through a programme of activities including creative arts, outdoor exploration, community, physical activities and international awareness often leading to badges & awards. These activities can take many forms indoors & outdoors.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Charles Peel Charitable Trust | London | £29k |
| North London Symphony Orchestra | Middlesex | £29k |
| The Friends of Kentish Town School | London | £29k |
| Ashford and District Young Farmer's Club | Kent | £29k |