1st Scholes Scout Group
Analysis
1st Scholes Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in June 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, 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, 1st Scholes Scout Group reported income of £18k and spending of £14k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £25k to £18k (-30%), an average of -8.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 76%. 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, 1st Scholes Scout Group sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Maundene School Parent Teacher Association (£18k), Shadwell Opera Limited (£18k) and The Maggie Black Trust (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide opportunities for young people to take part in scouting activities, in accordance with the policy, organisation and rules of the Scout Association.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Maundene School Parent Teacher Association | Chatham | £18k |
| Shadwell Opera Limited | London | £18k |
| The Maggie Black Trust | Oxford | £18k |
| The Towersey War Memorial Institute | Oxfordshire | £18k |