01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC042122
- 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
- EH27 8BB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To support the Aims and Purpose of the Scout Association.by contributing to the development of Young People in achieving their full physical and intellectual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and members of their local, national and international communities. This year all groups have offered a full programme with many groups having waiting lists. We have held District Events for all sections, including Cub and Scout Camps and our ever popular Brass Monkey Camp Our Duke of Edinburgh participants had another successful year supporting 104 individuals with 44 awards made in this period including 5 gold awards. Success has meant that we always need new leaders and we have provided support and management in respect of the appointment process together with training for Adult Leaders in the District.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- 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 | £141,748 | £134,950 | 0 | 10 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £124,718 | £143,147 | 0 | 31 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £162,204 | £128,215 | 0 | 3 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £100,691 | £96,479 | 0 | 7 February 2023 |
| 31 March 2021 | £83,160 | £122,803 | 0 | 29 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
- 17 Bonnington Cottages, Kirknewton, Midlothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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