GATESHEAD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

Registration #1015159 · Registered

www.gatesheadscouts.org.uk

info@gatesheadscouts.org.uk

Victoria Road Scout Centre Victoria Road NE8 2SZ

92
out of 100
Platinum

An umbrella organisation which governs, manages, supports and develops Scouting in the Borough of Gateshead, east of the River Derwent. Gateshead Scouts operates an activity centre and boathouse in support of our members and the wider community.

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About GATESHEAD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

GATESHEAD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1015159). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 92/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), GATESHEAD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL reported a total income of £300,876 and total expenditure of £266,599, a spending ratio of 89% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, GATESHEAD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL describes its activities as follows: An umbrella organisation which governs, manages, supports and develops Scouting in the Borough of Gateshead, east of the River Derwent. Gateshead Scouts operates an activity centre and boathouse in support of our members and the wider community. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for GATESHEAD DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health25 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 88.6% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£300,876£266,59989%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026