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Reading Central District Scout Council

Also known as: Reading Central District Council, Reading Local Association of Boy Scouts

Promotion of Scouting in the Reading area

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Activities & Mission

Promotion of Scouting in the Reading area

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

Latest Income
£1,797,429
Latest Expenditure
£950,048

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 4.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 2% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 8.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% 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 £56,160
Charitable Activities £1,700,143
Other Trading £39,919
Investments £1,207
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £80,168
Raising Funds £35,828
Governance £4,320
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £834,052

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,797,429
£950,048£80,168£1,190,592£77,8520 / 14
2024
£119,456
£116,5510 / 11
2023
£66,818
£66,7130 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Reading Central District Scout Council

What does Reading Central District Scout Council do?

Promotion of Scouting in the Reading area

How much income did Reading Central District Scout Council report in 2025?

Reading Central District Scout Council reported total income of £1.80m and reported expenditure of £950k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Reading Central District Scout Council?

Reading Central District Scout Council has a program ratio of 4.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Reading Central District Scout Council registered as a charity?

Reading Central District Scout Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 October 1963 as charity number 300505. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Reading Central District Scout Council?

Reading Central District Scout Council is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lesley Griffiths. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Reading Central District Scout Council operate?

Reading Central District Scout Council operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Reading Central District Scout Council a registered charity?

Yes — Reading Central District Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 300505.

Details

Address
15 Cwmcarn
Emmer Green
READING
RG4 8LE
Registration Date
8 October 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
300505
Charity Number
300505

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Trustees

Lesley Griffiths Chair
Alison Ritchie
Also governs 1 other charity
Anthony Edward Jonathan Phillips
Clive Robert Orr
Craig Andrew Moores
David John Newman
IAN RODNEY MAY
Kristen McCabe
Moya Taylor
Nigel Robert Tyler Phillips
Also governs 1 other charity
Philip John Addington

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Reading Central District Council
  • Reading Local Association of Boy Scouts

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14 May 2026
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