1st Lickey Scout Group
Analysis
1st Lickey Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worcestershire. It was registered in October 1979, 47 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 human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 1st Lickey Scout Group reported income of £43k and spending of £27k, leaving 37% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £19k to £43k (+126%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 169%. Over the whole period it spent 72% 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 Lickey Scout Group sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include North Eastern Railway Association (£43k), The Stratford Upon Avon Chamber Music Society (£43k) and Hayling Musical Society (£43k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1st Lickey Scout Group actively engages and supports young people from Lickey and the surrounding area in their personal development empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. 1st Lickey runs Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer Scouts for young people from age 6 years to 18 years. Activities include camping, survival skills, outdoor cooking.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Railway Association | Darlington | £43k |
| The Stratford Upon Avon Chamber Music Society | Warwickshire | £43k |
| Hayling Musical Society | Hampshire | £43k |
| Erewash Canal Preservation and Development Association | Nottingham | £43k |