1st East Preston Scout Group
Analysis
1st East Preston Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in June 1969, 57 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 1st East Preston Scout Group reported income of £22k and spending of £27k, spending 123% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £34k to £22k (-35%), an average of -10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, 1st East Preston Scout Group sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Richmond C.p. School Fund (£22k), 8th Royal Tunbridge Wells Scout Group (£22k) and George Butcher Memorial Fund (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Aim of Scouting 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.Through the provision of exciting,adventurous activities with progressive training based on The Scout Promise and Law guided by adult leadership.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond C.p. School Fund | Lincolnshire | £22k |
| 8th Royal Tunbridge Wells Scout Group | Tunbridge Wells | £22k |
| George Butcher Memorial Fund | Letchworth Garden City | £22k |
| Cedars Primary School Fund | Newport Pagnell | £22k |