01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC031964
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- G73 3QS
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The purpose of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The method of achieving the aim of the association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout promise and Law that in this modern age is Youth Led but under the guidance of committed adult leaders.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
‘Scouting exists 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 August 2025 | £37,619 | £36,700 | 0 | 17 March 2026 |
| 31 August 2024 | £30,974 | £36,950 | 0 | 17 March 2025 |
| 31 August 2023 | £32,365 | £37,416 | 0 | 29 February 2024 |
| 31 August 2022 | £31,095 | £34,812 | 0 | 17 May 2023 |
| 31 August 2021 | £28,315 | £29,989 | 0 | 17 May 2022 |
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
- c/o 7 Broomieknowe Road, Rutherglen, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- The Scout Association · SC017511
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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