Leicestershire County Scout Council
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Activities & Mission
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a 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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 54% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £575,374 | £511,635 | £511,635 | £1,269,066 | £1,263,265 | 2 / 2241 |
| 2024 | £471,502 | £508,314 | 0 / 2315 | |||
| 2023 | £314,112 | £352,815 | 0 / 2300 | |||
| 2022 | £255,381 | £282,694 | 0 / 2285 | |||
| 2021 | £213,685 | £236,728 | 0 / 2320 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Leicestershire County Scout Council
What does Leicestershire County Scout Council do?
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
How much income did Leicestershire County Scout Council report in 2025?
Leicestershire County Scout Council reported total income of £575k and reported expenditure of £512k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Leicestershire County Scout Council?
Leicestershire County Scout Council has a program ratio of 88.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Leicestershire County Scout Council registered as a charity?
Leicestershire County Scout Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 1963 as charity number 521780. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Leicestershire County Scout Council?
Leicestershire County Scout Council is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD COPPOCK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Leicestershire County Scout Council operate?
Leicestershire County Scout Council operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Leicestershire County Scout Council a registered charity?
Yes — Leicestershire County Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 521780.
Details
9 Oak Spinney Park
Ratby Lane
Leicester Forest East
LEICESTER
LE3 3aw
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- 14 May 2026
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