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Hertfordshire County Scout Council

Promotion and development of 'Scouting' within the County of Hertfordshire

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Activities & Mission

Promotion and development of 'Scouting' within the County of Hertfordshire

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.

Country

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,704,409
Latest Expenditure
£1,806,570

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 86% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 58% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 70% 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

Donations & Legacies £233,585
Charitable Activities £1,460,769
Other Trading £9,907
Investments £148
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,789,851
Raising Funds £3,192
Governance £13,527
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £13,527

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,704,409
£1,806,570£1,789,851£2,826,299£151,00041 / 3791
2023
£1,917,002
£1,970,200£1,965,218£6,954,675£351,79536 / 4095
2022
£1,570,764
£1,358,390£1,351,760£2,981,653£442,26127 / 236
2021
£589,266
£700,096£692,718£2,769,284£152,85312 / 205
2020
£602,427
£1,142,004£1,133,380£2,880,114£112,84614 / 53

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hertfordshire County Scout Council

What does Hertfordshire County Scout Council do?

Promotion and development of 'Scouting' within the County of Hertfordshire

How much income did Hertfordshire County Scout Council report in 2024?

Hertfordshire County Scout Council reported total income of £1.70m and reported expenditure of £1.81m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Hertfordshire County Scout Council?

Hertfordshire County Scout Council has a program ratio of 105.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Hertfordshire County Scout Council registered as a charity?

Hertfordshire County Scout Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 October 1963 as charity number 302606. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Hertfordshire County Scout Council?

Hertfordshire County Scout Council is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL SHURETY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hertfordshire County Scout Council operate?

Hertfordshire County Scout Council operates across 2 areas: Scotland and Hertfordshire.

Is Hertfordshire County Scout Council a registered charity?

Yes — Hertfordshire County Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 302606.

Details

Address
County Office
Well End Scout Activity Centre
Well End
BOREHAMWOOD
Hertfordshire
WD6 5PR
Registration Date
1 October 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
302606
Charity Number
302606

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Trustees

MICHAEL SHURETY Chair
Anthony Hankin
Ashley West
Daniel Robert Nathan
Ian Grahame
Ian Tycer
Neophydos Moise
NICHOLAS HOWARD NIEDER
Richard Anthony Watson
Russ Dyble

Sectors & Classifications

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