Essex County Scout Council
Also known as: Essex Scouts
Development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
Activities & Mission
Development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
Grants
Essex County Scout Council makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £2,489,769
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, religious activities, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 93). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £3,137,488 | £2,489,769 | £2,489,769 | £3,745,439 | £200,000 | 10 / 4800 |
| 2024 | £1,704,941 | £1,511,883 | £1,511,883 | £2,773,258 | £200,000 | 9 / 4600 |
| 2023 | £1,073,473 | £806,703 | £787,839 | £2,580,200 | £100,000 | 8 / 4610 |
| 2022 | £469,501 | £293,488 | 0 / 4600 | |||
| 2021 | £319,051 | £311,572 | 0 / 4475 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Essex County Scout Council
What does Essex County Scout Council do?
Development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
How much income did Essex County Scout Council report in 2025?
Essex County Scout Council reported total income of £3.14m and reported expenditure of £2.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Essex County Scout Council?
Essex County Scout Council has a program ratio of 79.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 93 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Essex County Scout Council registered as a charity?
Essex County Scout Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 August 1966 as charity number 302097. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Essex County Scout Council?
Essex County Scout Council is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Justin Stennett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Essex County Scout Council operate?
Essex County Scout Council operates across 3 areas: Essex, Southend-on-sea and Thurrock.
Is Essex County Scout Council a registered charity?
Yes — Essex County Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 302097.
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Trustees
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Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Essex Scouts
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated