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Greater London South County Scout Council

Also known as: South London Scout Centre

Greater London South County Scout Council, known as South London Scouts, supports and manages Scouting across the London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Royal Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth, & Wandsworth. Providing strategic direction and operational support to its member Scout Districts which mirror the London Borough boundaries.

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Activities & Mission

Greater London South County Scout Council, known as South London Scouts, supports and manages Scouting across the London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Royal Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth, & Wandsworth. Providing strategic direction and operational support to its member Scout Districts which mirror the London Borough boundaries.

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£255,499
Latest Expenditure
£292,190

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 114.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 114.4%
Expenditure as % of income

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Scout County of Greater London South East (organisation 1015476)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£255,499
£292,1900 / 50
2024
£315,596
£366,1760 / 9
2023
£450,452
£302,1670 / 9
2022
£144,247
£183,9940 / 7
2021
£146,725
£144,7630 / 26

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Greater London South County Scout Council

What does Greater London South County Scout Council do?

Greater London South County Scout Council, known as South London Scouts, supports and manages Scouting across the London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Royal Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth, & Wandsworth. Providing strategic direction and operational support to its member Scout Districts which mirror the London Borough boundaries.

How much income did Greater London South County Scout Council report in 2025?

Greater London South County Scout Council reported total income of £255k and reported expenditure of £292k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Greater London South County Scout Council registered as a charity?

Greater London South County Scout Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 1966 as charity number 303883. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs Greater London South County Scout Council?

Greater London South County Scout Council is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID DOWLE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Greater London South County Scout Council operate?

Greater London South County Scout Council operates across 7 areas, including Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Greater London South County Scout Council a registered charity?

Yes — Greater London South County Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 303883.

Details

Address
South London Scouts
South London Scout Centre
Grange Lane
LONDON
SE21 7LH
Registration Date
7 December 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
303883
Charity Number
303883

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Trustees

DAVID DOWLE Chair
Ben Ensom
Joseph James Shippam
Judith Eleanor Freeman
Also governs 1 other charity
RUSSELL JONES
Also governs 1 other charity
Russell Kevin Zaple
Also governs 1 other charity
Susan Cheryl Stonebridge
Timothy John Birse
Also governs 1 other charity
Wendy Hutcheson
William Gunn

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • South London Scout Centre

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14 May 2026
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