What is the financial size of THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION?

THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £46,940,695 and total expenditure of £50,595,113.

How does THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 82.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 17.7% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION?

THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION employs 516 staff members and is supported by 141,790 volunteers.

Does THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 6.1% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION pay its trustees?

Yes, the latest data indicates that one or more trustees receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION

#306101

Other•Major•Registered

www.scouts.org.uk

Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

Registered address

The Scout Association, Gilwell Park, Chingford, LONDON, E4 7QW

Latest HighlightsFY 2025

Income

All sources

£46,940,695

Expenditure

All activities

£50,595,113

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£35,137,571

Total Assets

Gross assets

£93,854,880

Working Capital

Liquidity

£-89,609

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

8.3 months

Median: 3.6 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

-12.6%

Median: 8.2%Below typical

Spending Efficiency

82.3%

Median: 97.2%Below typical

Income Concentration

37.8%

Median: 87.1%Top quartile

Fundraising ROI

5.2x

Median: 27.3xBelow typical

Income Volatility

25.2%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

44.5%

Median: 92.1%Below typical

3-Year Income CAGR

16.1%

Median: 8.7%Top quartile

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

82.3%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

5.2%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

1.1%

Grant Making

% given away

3.5%

Debt Ratio

% of assets

15.4%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

8.3 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

53.0%

Government Reliance

% of income

6.1%

Largest Source

Primary income

Donations & Legacies

Diversification

HHI: 3784

Moderately Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

-12.6%↓

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

16.1%

Volatility

Moderate Volatility

25.2%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Depleting

Governance

Employees

Staff count

516

Volunteers

Volunteer count

141,790

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

274.8:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£90,970

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

Yes

High Earners

Earning over £60k

11.6%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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Income vs Expenditure

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5 Year Trend

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