Wigan District Scout Council
Analysis
Wigan District Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wigan. It was registered in May 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Wigan District Scout Council reported income of £79k and spending of £76k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £64k to £79k (+23%), an average of +5.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Wigan District Scout Council sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Westnewton Pre School (£78k), Brierley Playmates (£79k) and Llangrove Pre School Playgroup (£78k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. The core values are integrity, respect, care, belief and co-operation. Wigan District Scout Council provides resource and support services for the constituent Scout Groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Westnewton Pre School | Wigton | £78k |
| Brierley Playmates | Barnsley | £79k |
| Llangrove Pre School Playgroup | Herefordshire | £78k |
| Thetford Educational Foundation Trust | Thetford | £79k |