01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC017511
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- over 250 volunteers
- Staff
- 47
- Postcode
- KY11 7HQ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We will prepare more young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme. We will be growing, more inclusive, shaped by young people and making a bigger impact in our communities. Our mission is that Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. We work within our values in that we act with care, respect, integrity, cooperation, exploring our own and others beliefs. Our development of young people takes place when the young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and: enjoy what they are doing and have fun, take part in activities indoors and outdoors, learn by doing, share in spiritual reflection, take responsibility and make choices undertake new and challenging activities, make and live by their Promise.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The purpose of Scouting is to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £4,791,989 | £4,606,102 | 47 | 12 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £3,472,051 | £3,677,383 | 47 | 19 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £3,815,455 | £3,663,119 | 47 | 29 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £2,269,822 | £2,556,410 | 47 | 23 August 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £2,434,045 | £2,366,084 | 47 | 30 August 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Scouts Scotland
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.scouts.scot
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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