21st Wyre Forest (Franche) Scout Group
Analysis
21st Wyre Forest (Franche) Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worcestershire. It was registered in June 1982, 44 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 advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 21st Wyre Forest (Franche) Scout Group reported income of £84k and spending of £80k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £22k to £84k (+278%), an average of +39% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 300%. 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, 21st Wyre Forest (Franche) Scout Group sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Association for Sound Design and Production (£84k), The Elland Silver Band (£84k) and The British Sporting Art Trust (£84k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Fund raising events have included district led events such as Bag-packing, Christmas post, and the annual Pledge Plod. Social events have included the summer barbeque and carol service. Youngsters have enjoyed numerous activities at the HQ, at Rhydd Covert and on various trips to productions and events over the last year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Association for Sound Design and Production | London | £84k |
| The Elland Silver Band | Brighouse | £84k |
| The British Sporting Art Trust | Newmarket | £84k |
| Cronfa Elw Park-Jones | Criccieth | £84k |