Wantage Scout Group
Also known as: 1st King Alfred Scout Group, 1st King Alfred's Boy Scout Group
Providing Scouting activities for children aged 6-8 - Beavers; for children 8-11 - Cubs; for children ages 11 -14 - Scouts; and older children 14-18 Explorer Scouts. These activities can be water based - e.g swimming and canoeing: camping - a number of times during the year for most age groups. There are also the weekly meetings where the leaders organise indoor and outdoor activities.
Activities & Mission
Providing Scouting activities for children aged 6-8 - Beavers; for children 8-11 - Cubs; for children ages 11 -14 - Scouts; and older children 14-18 Explorer Scouts. These activities can be water based - e.g swimming and canoeing: camping - a number of times during the year for most age groups. There are also the weekly meetings where the leaders organise indoor and outdoor activities.
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
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 | £58,826 | £57,578 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2024 | £34,876 | £38,611 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2023 | £36,633 | £39,459 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £35,616 | £30,832 | 0 / 24 | |||
| 2021 | £23,330 | £23,224 | 0 / 32 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wantage Scout Group
What does Wantage Scout Group do?
Providing Scouting activities for children aged 6-8 - Beavers; for children 8-11 - Cubs; for children ages 11 -14 - Scouts; and older children 14-18 Explorer Scouts. These activities can be water based - e.g swimming and canoeing: camping - a number of times during the year for most age groups. There are also the weekly meetings where the leaders organise indoor and outdoor activities.
How much income did Wantage Scout Group report in 2025?
Wantage Scout Group reported total income of £59k and reported expenditure of £58k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Wantage Scout Group registered as a charity?
Wantage Scout Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 1963 as charity number 300516. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Wantage Scout Group?
Wantage Scout Group is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wantage Scout Group operate?
Wantage Scout Group operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wantage Scout Group a registered charity?
Yes — Wantage Scout Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 300516.
Details
Springfield Road
Wantage
OX12 8ET
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Also Known As
- 1st King Alfred Scout Group
- 1st King Alfred's Boy Scout Group
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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