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89th Reading (milestone Wood) Scout Group

Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential by developing skills including teamwork, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, and self-motivation. We are the UK's biggest mixed youth organisation offering 6 to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so we make a positive impact in communities.

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Activities & Mission

Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential by developing skills including teamwork, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, and self-motivation. We are the UK's biggest mixed youth organisation offering 6 to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so we make a positive impact in communities.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£62,975
Latest Expenditure
£47,711

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 75.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 75.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£62,975
£47,7110 / 50
2024
£47,531
£40,2650 / 75
2023
£30,044
£25,3590 / 75
2022
£34,672
£30,6040 / 60
2021
£26,930
£16,8920 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about 89th Reading (milestone Wood) Scout Group

What does 89th Reading (milestone Wood) Scout Group do?

Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential by developing skills including teamwork, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, and self-motivation. We are the UK's biggest mixed youth organisation offering 6 to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so we make a positive impact in communities.

How much income did 89th Reading (milestone Wood) Scout Group report in 2025?

89th Reading (milestone Wood) Scout Group reported total income of £63k and reported expenditure of £48k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was 89th Reading (milestone Wood) Scout Group registered as a charity?

89th Reading (milestone Wood) Scout Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 1986 as charity number 294486. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs 89th Reading (milestone Wood) Scout Group?

89th Reading (milestone Wood) Scout Group is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Colin Blount. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does 89th Reading (milestone Wood) Scout Group operate?

89th Reading (milestone Wood) Scout Group operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is 89th Reading (milestone Wood) Scout Group a registered charity?

Yes — 89th Reading (milestone Wood) Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294486.

Details

Address
Scout Association
Jefferson Close
Emmer Green
READING
RG4 8US
Registration Date
27 June 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
294486
Charity Number
294486

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Trustees

Colin Blount Chair
John Wright
Julian Rae
Natalie McCabe
Nicholas Willenbrock
Robert James Smart
ROBIN MICHAEL KENT
Also governs 2 other charities
Vannimalai Manickavasagam
William Stuart Foster

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