Blackdown District Scout Council
Also known as: Taunton Boy Scouts Local Association, Taunton District Scout Council
Education/Training for Young People
Activities & Mission
Education/Training for Young People
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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2014 — South Somerset District Scout Council (organisation 3999943)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £187,742 | £168,231 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £150,755 | £1,720,921 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £149,646 | £109,601 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £72,585 | £85,834 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2020 | £267,625 | £91,023 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Blackdown District Scout Council
What does Blackdown District Scout Council do?
Education/Training for Young People
How much income did Blackdown District Scout Council report in 2024?
Blackdown District Scout Council reported total income of £188k and reported expenditure of £168k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Blackdown District Scout Council registered as a charity?
Blackdown District Scout Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 October 1963 as charity number 305633. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Blackdown District Scout Council?
Blackdown District Scout Council is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Blackdown District Scout Council operate?
Blackdown District Scout Council operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Blackdown District Scout Council a registered charity?
Yes — Blackdown District Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 305633.
Details
Castle Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4AS
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Taunton Boy Scouts Local Association
- Taunton District Scout Council
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated