Durham Scout County Council
Also known as: Durham County Scout Association, Durham County Scout Council, Durham Scout County Association
Our charity is a County Scout Council which operates in the County of Durham and the local authority areas of Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and Darlington. We are responsible for the governance, delivery and support of Scouting in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association and we operate and manage an adventurous activity centre outside of Durham.
Activities & Mission
Our charity is a County Scout Council which operates in the County of Durham and the local authority areas of Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and Darlington. We are responsible for the governance, delivery and support of Scouting in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association and we operate and manage an adventurous activity centre outside of Durham.
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 18% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £672,556 | £650,995 | £207,857 | £1,033,710 | £75,000 | 24 / 1600 |
| 2024 | £686,190 | £647,288 | £334,277 | £1,005,498 | £75,000 | 17 / 1781 |
| 2023 | £570,196 | £535,080 | £224,146 | £961,585 | £75,000 | 19 / 1842 |
| 2022 | £459,080 | £416,669 | 0 / 1842 | |||
| 2021 | £331,779 | £248,587 | 0 / 1908 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Durham Scout County Council
What does Durham Scout County Council do?
Our charity is a County Scout Council which operates in the County of Durham and the local authority areas of Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and Darlington. We are responsible for the governance, delivery and support of Scouting in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association and we operate and manage an adventurous activity centre outside of Durham.
How much income did Durham Scout County Council report in 2025?
Durham Scout County Council reported total income of £673k and reported expenditure of £651k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Durham Scout County Council?
Durham Scout County Council has a program ratio of 30.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Durham Scout County Council registered as a charity?
Durham Scout County Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 October 1963 as charity number 520719. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Durham Scout County Council?
Durham Scout County Council is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Hilary Stubbs. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Durham Scout County Council operate?
Durham Scout County Council operates across 5 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Gateshead and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Durham Scout County Council a registered charity?
Yes — Durham Scout County Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 520719.
Details
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HOUGHTON LE SPRING
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Durham County Scout Association
- Durham County Scout Council
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated