Avon County Scout Council
Also known as: Bristol Boy Scouts County Association, Avon County Scouts, The Scout County of Avon
Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Activities & Mission
Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £717,381 | £676,789 | £676,789 | £774,383 | £626,900 | 11 / 160 |
| 2024 | £596,611 | £527,924 | £527,924 | £733,792 | £444,953 | 8 / 160 |
| 2023 | £499,105 | £438,797 | 0 / 160 | |||
| 2022 | £219,290 | £160,701 | 0 / 160 | |||
| 2021 | £164,210 | £87,326 | 0 / 160 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Avon County Scout Council
What does Avon County Scout Council do?
Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
How much income did Avon County Scout Council report in 2025?
Avon County Scout Council reported total income of £717k and reported expenditure of £677k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Avon County Scout Council?
Avon County Scout Council has a program ratio of 94.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Avon County Scout Council registered as a charity?
Avon County Scout Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 June 1962 as charity number 302146. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Avon County Scout Council?
Avon County Scout Council is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert George Symons. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Avon County Scout Council operate?
Avon County Scout Council operates across 4 areas: Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Is Avon County Scout Council a registered charity?
Yes — Avon County Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 302146.
Details
Fernhill
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4LX
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Also Known As
- Bristol Boy Scouts County Association
- Avon County Scouts
- The Scout County of Avon
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated