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.
Activities & Mission
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.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 60% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?
Higher than 42% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% 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 | £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?
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.
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 60% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 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.
Details
Castle House
Southern Street
CAERPHILLY
CF83 1LH
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Scouts Wales
- Welsh Scout Council
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated