4th Widnes (St. Bede's) Scout Group
Analysis
4th Widnes (St. Bede's) Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Widnes. It was registered in January 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 4th Widnes (St. Bede's) Scout Group reported income of £18k and spending of £15k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £25k to £18k (-29%), an average of -8.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 110%. Over the whole period it spent 63% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, 4th Widnes (St. Bede's) Scout Group sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% 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 Rainford, Eccleston and District Young Farmers Club (£18k), West Tarring Young People's Hub (£18k) and Devon Advanced Motorcyclists (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Scout Association programme for 4 to 14 years old.As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life and a place to belong. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, the 4th Widnes Scout Group gives young people the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rainford, Eccleston and District Young Farmers Club | Liverpool | £18k |
| West Tarring Young People's Hub | Worthing | £18k |
| Devon Advanced Motorcyclists | Newton Abbot | £18k |
| 4th Sway | Lymington | £18k |