essex county scout council

The charity supports children and young people and people with disabilities. Essex County Scout Council is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Essex and operates in Essex, Thurrock, and Southend On Sea.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where Essex County Scout Council is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Essex Thurrock Southend-on-sea

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,137,488

Latest Expenditure

£2,489,769

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £962,303

Charitable Activities £2,092,105

Other Trading £36,938

Investments £43,957

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,489,769

Raising Funds £0

Governance £43,477

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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