Scoutscymru

Also known as: Scouts Wales, Welsh Scout Council

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. ScoutsCymru is a not for profit organisation which works to support the provision of the Scout Youth Programme within Wales and improve the quality of its delivery.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

Scoutscymru makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: organisations
Grants paid (2025): £13,616
Who it helps: children and young people
What it supports: education and training

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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.

Region

Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£882,489

Latest Expenditure

£837,571

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 62% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 132). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 52% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 24% 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

Donations & Legacies £990

Charitable Activities £864,027

Other Trading £0

Investments £16,453

Other Income £1,019

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £812,290

Raising Funds £25,281

Governance £87,995

Grants to Institutions £13,616

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£882,489	£837,571	£812,290	£977,420	£710,349	12 / 4618
2024	£990,262	£977,490	£954,338	£943,980	£713,613	12 / 4735
2023	£672,584	£615,681	£599,105	£902,785	£645,791	9 / 4780
2022	£422,155	£591,449				0 / 4384
2021	£613,116	£536,004	£516,255	£1,012,605	£544,510	11 / 4472

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Scoutscymru

What does Scoutscymru do?

How much income did Scoutscymru report in 2025?

Scoutscymru reported total income of £882k and reported expenditure of £838k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Scoutscymru?

Scoutscymru has a program ratio of 92.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 132 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Scoutscymru registered as a charity?

Scoutscymru was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 1964 as charity number 522572. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Scoutscymru?

Scoutscymru is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kirsty Ann Palmer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Scoutscymru operate?

Scoutscymru operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Scoutscymru a registered charity?

Yes — Scoutscymru is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 522572.