Kent County Scout Council

Also known as: Kent Scouts

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make positive contribution to society.

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Activities & Mission

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make positive contribution to society.

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

Kent Medway

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,064,046

Latest Expenditure

£1,142,343

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 88% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 71% 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 £10,672

Charitable Activities £725,224

Other Trading £284,266

Investments £43,884

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,142,343

Raising Funds £0

Governance £8,787

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£1,064,046	£1,142,343	£1,142,343	£2,329,680	£100,000	18 / 6000
2024	£1,987,472	£1,606,369	£1,606,369	£2,407,977	£100,000	17 / 5231
2023	£1,537,684	£1,606,749	£1,606,749	£2,026,874	£100,000	14 / 5364
2022	£720,404	£624,655	£621,760	£2,095,939	£100,000	13 / 4290
2021	£438,823	£407,269				0 / 5076

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kent County Scout Council

What does Kent County Scout Council do?

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make positive contribution to society.

How much income did Kent County Scout Council report in 2025?

Kent County Scout Council reported total income of £1.06m and reported expenditure of £1.14m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Kent County Scout Council?

Kent County Scout Council has a program ratio of 107.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Kent County Scout Council registered as a charity?

Kent County Scout Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 1963 as charity number 303471. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Kent County Scout Council?

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

Where does Kent County Scout Council operate?

Kent County Scout Council operates across 2 areas: Kent and Medway.

Is Kent County Scout Council a registered charity?

Yes — Kent County Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 303471.