Southwark District Scout Council
Analysis
Southwark District Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Southwark District Scout Council reported income of £150k and spending of £124k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £18k to £150k (+737%), an average of +70% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 594%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Southwark District Scout Council sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Blofield Pre School Playgroup (£150k), Wales Japan Club (£151k) and Institute of Employment Rights (£150k).
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 Southwark District Scout Council supports Explorer Units and the Scout Groups across the London Borough of Southwark 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 suceed.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Blofield Pre School Playgroup | Norwich | £150k |
| Wales Japan Club | Cardiff | £151k |
| Institute of Employment Rights | Liverpool | £150k |
| Community Safety Patrol | London | £151k |