Activities & Mission
Scouting - within Blackpool
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 69% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £159,300 | £511,507 | 0 / 279 | |||
| 2024 | £1,024,711 | £992,399 | £992,399 | £1,114,082 | £29,174 | 0 / 300 |
| 2023 | £981,005 | £152,260 | £152,260 | £1,044,492 | £25,470 | 0 / 330 |
| 2022 | £76,148 | £59,424 | 0 / 313 | |||
| 2021 | £67,549 | £64,383 | 0 / 324 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Blackpool District Scout Council
What does Blackpool District Scout Council do?
Scouting - within Blackpool
How much income did Blackpool District Scout Council report in 2025?
Blackpool District Scout Council reported total income of £159k and reported expenditure of £512k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Blackpool District Scout Council?
Blackpool District Scout Council has a program ratio of 96.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Blackpool District Scout Council registered as a charity?
Blackpool District Scout Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 1966 as charity number 521534. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Blackpool District Scout Council?
Blackpool District Scout Council is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Michael Hardy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Blackpool District Scout Council operate?
Blackpool District Scout Council operates in Blackpool, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Blackpool District Scout Council a registered charity?
Yes — Blackpool District Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 521534.
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