1st Great Lumley Scout Group
Analysis
1st Great Lumley Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chester Le Street. It was registered in May 1977, 49 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and religious activities, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, 1st Great Lumley Scout Group reported income of £21k and spending of £17k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £19k to £21k (+12%), an average of +2.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 122% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, 1st Great Lumley Scout Group sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 40% 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 The Oaks Playscheme (£21k), Yachad Foundation (£21k) and Albany Taxi Charity Fund (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We promote the development of young people by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training based on Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership. This takes the form of various indoor and outdoor camps along with other groups locally and internationally, and also various fund raising activities, as well as day trips to a variety of educational establishments.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Playscheme | Petersfield | £21k |
| Yachad Foundation | London | £21k |
| Albany Taxi Charity Fund | Westerham | £21k |
| New Bridge Fund | Oldham | £21k |