1st Boston Sea Scout Group
Analysis
1st Boston Sea Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Spalding. It was registered in February 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, 1st Boston Sea Scout Group reported income of £24k and spending of £23k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £28k to £24k (-12%), an average of -3.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income dropped by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, 1st Boston Sea Scout Group sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Trinity (£24k), Matlock Green Guide Group (£24k) and Chew Magna Old School Room Charity (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.Activities are provided to members aged 6-14 years, and guided by the following values: Integrity, Respect, Care, Belief and Co-operation
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Trinity | Bristol | £24k |
| Matlock Green Guide Group | Nottingham | £24k |
| Chew Magna Old School Room Charity | Bristol | £24k |
| Coxwold Playing Field Association | York | £24k |