The Scout Association
Also known as: Scouts
SCOUTING ACTIVELY ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPOWERING THEM TO MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY.
Activities & Mission
SCOUTING ACTIVELY ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPOWERING THEM TO MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M (sample: 36). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M. (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 | £46,940,695 | £50,595,113 | £41,638,149 | £79,367,517 | £35,137,571 | 516 / 141790 |
| 2024 | £53,726,110 | £60,201,382 | £50,509,230 | £82,487,406 | £42,150,822 | 485 / 116486 |
| 2023 | £36,287,112 | £37,004,294 | £27,289,275 | £86,643,394 | £80,597,932 | 427 / 113085 |
| 2022 | £30,013,000 | £30,275,000 | £23,262,000 | £88,288,000 | £82,128,000 | 313 / 139528 |
| 2021 | £27,148,000 | £26,526,000 | £22,177,000 | £85,439,000 | £57,162,000 | 332 / 141659 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Scout Association
What does The Scout Association do?
SCOUTING ACTIVELY ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPOWERING THEM TO MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY.
How much income did The Scout Association report in 2025?
The Scout Association reported total income of £46.94m and reported expenditure of £50.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Scout Association?
The Scout Association has a program ratio of 88.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M (sample of 36 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Scout Association registered as a charity?
The Scout Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 1964 as charity number 306101. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Scout Association?
The Scout Association is governed by a board of 19 trustees. The chair of trustees is Craig Dewar-Willox. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Scout Association operate?
The Scout Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Scout Association a registered charity?
Yes — The Scout Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 306101.
Details
Gilwell Park
Chingford
LONDON
E4 7QW
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated