01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC041978
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PH27QN
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The primary purpose of The Scout Association is to promote the personal development of young people, helping them reach their full physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional potential so they can make a positive contribution to society. This is achieved through a flexible program of activities and experiences, centered on the Scout Promise, Scout Law, and Scout Method, which emphasize principles like integrity, loyalty, and responsibility to others and the natural world.
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 March 2025 | £30,100 | £9,104 | 0 | 30 September 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £8,820 | £10,620 | 0 | 11 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £4,909 | £10,130 | 0 | 26 February 2024 |
| 31 March 2022 | £8,363 | £8,668 | 0 | 16 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £1,429 | £4,484 | 0 | 1 November 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
- Lorburn Cottage, School Wynd, Errol
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.73rdwestcarse.scoutsites.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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