Romford District Scout Council
Also known as: Romford and District Local Association Boy Scouts
THE PROVISION OF SCOUTING TO THE YOUTH OF HAVERING
Activities & Mission
THE PROVISION OF SCOUTING TO THE YOUTH OF HAVERING
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 10% 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.
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2015 — Squirrels Heath District Scout Council (organisation 303704)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £685,316 | £96,053 | £96,053 | £1,226,722 | £1,173,947 | 0 / 30 |
| 2024 | £77,739 | £70,878 | 0 / 300 | |||
| 2023 | £55,672 | £88,625 | 0 / 200 | |||
| 2022 | £41,240 | £46,758 | 0 / 24 | |||
| 2021 | £46,567 | £34,690 | 0 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Romford District Scout Council
What does Romford District Scout Council do?
THE PROVISION OF SCOUTING TO THE YOUTH OF HAVERING
How much income did Romford District Scout Council report in 2025?
Romford District Scout Council reported total income of £685k and reported expenditure of £96k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Romford District Scout Council?
Romford District Scout Council has a program ratio of 14.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Romford District Scout Council registered as a charity?
Romford District Scout Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 1963 as charity number 303701. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Romford District Scout Council?
Romford District Scout Council is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Romford District Scout Council operate?
Romford District Scout Council operates in Havering, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Romford District Scout Council a registered charity?
Yes — Romford District Scout Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 303701.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Romford and District Local Association Boy Scouts
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated