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
Activities & Mission
Promotion of Scouting in the Reading area
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 134). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £414,332 | £259,114 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2025 | £1,797,429 | £950,048 | £80,168 | £1,190,592 | £77,852 | 0 / 14 |
| 2024 | £119,456 | £116,551 | 0 / 11 | |||
| 2023 | £66,818 | £66,713 | 0 / 13 |
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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 2026?
Reading Central District Scout Council reported total income of £414k and reported expenditure of £259k for the financial year ending 2026, 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 7% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 134 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 12 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.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Reading Central District Council
- Reading Local Association of Boy Scouts
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated