Swansea Scout and Guide Headquarters
Analysis
Swansea Scout and Guide Headquarters is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Swansea. It was registered in January 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Swansea Scout and Guide Headquarters reported income of £41k and spending of £39k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £4,664 to £41k (+788%), an average of +73% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 280%. Over the whole period it spent 137% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Swansea Scout and Guide Headquarters sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Clawton and District Young Farmers Club (£41k), The Friends of Rowan Association (£41k) and 6th Netley Marsh Scout Group (£41k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide accommodation for scout and guide pack holidays. To provide meeting rooms for scouts and guides, and adult volunteers. To promote social activities for the benefit of scouts and guides.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Clawton and District Young Farmers Club | Exeter | £41k |
| The Friends of Rowan Association | Esher | £41k |
| 6th Netley Marsh Scout Group | Southampton | £41k |
| St Mary's College Trust | Clwyd | £41k |