west lancashire county scout council

The charity supports children and young people. West Lancashire County Scout Council is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Preston and operates in Lancashire.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The aim of the West Lancashire County Scout Council is that of The Scout Association; the purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential; as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

Fundraising

See where West Lancashire County Scout Council is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Lancashire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£927,070

Latest Expenditure

£905,270

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,445

Charitable Activities £821,527

Other Trading £0

Investments £99,098

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £883,952

Raising Funds £21,318

Governance £9,390

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£927,070	£905,270	£883,952	£3,878,498	£3,878,498	7 / 360
2023	£987,925	£1,035,929	£1,012,717	£3,716,871	£3,716,871	7 / 360
2022	£267,660	£398,082				0 / 2808
2021	£193,132	£253,436				0 / 2619
2020	£454,418	£523,562				0 / 3023