Dawdon 2nd Seaham Scout Group
Analysis
Dawdon 2nd Seaham Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in County Durham. It was registered in February 1972, 54 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Dawdon 2nd Seaham Scout Group reported income of £17k and spending of £9,673, leaving 43% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £3,252 to £17k (+424%), an average of +51% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 144%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Dawdon 2nd Seaham Scout Group sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Cheadle Heath (Elks Own) Scout Group (£17k), 2nd Bebington Scout Group (£17k) and Friends of Chesham Bois School (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Weekly meetings involving:Games,Crafts,Compass&Map reading,Rope Knots,Camping Essentials,Hikes Etc. also Community awareness- Friendship & Self well-being .
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Cheadle Heath (Elks Own) Scout Group | Cheshire | £17k |
| 2nd Bebington Scout Group | Merseyside | £17k |
| Friends of Chesham Bois School | Amersham | £17k |
| St Teresa's R C Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Manchester | £17k |