Portobello (Methodist) Scout Group
Analysis
Portobello (Methodist) Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hull. 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 buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Portobello (Methodist) Scout Group reported income of £23k and spending of £19k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £20k to £23k (+16%), an average of +3.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 119%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Portobello (Methodist) Scout Group sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chevening Church of England Primary School Parent Teachers Association (£23k), The Laleham School Parent-Teacher Association (£23k) and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Parent Teachers Association (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The scout group has a splendid headquarters where all the different sections of the group meet, for various activities.The headquarters is also used by other voluntary organisations from time to time. Who make a small donation to the scout group for this facility.In addition the scouts have various activities away from the headquarters including camping, hiking and other social activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chevening Church of England Primary School Parent Teachers Association | Kent | £23k |
| The Laleham School Parent-Teacher Association | Staines-upon-Thames | £23k |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Parent Teachers Association | Exeter | £23k |
| Charity of Dr Smoult | Berkhamsted | £23k |