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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
82/100 · methodology

About Reading Central District Scout Council

Promotion of Scouting in the Reading area

Founded
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 8%
Peer average: 99%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 82
Peer average: 88

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

Program expenses£0.08 (£80,168)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Reading Central District Scout Council is a registered youth development nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Reading Central District Scout Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 82 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.

Reading Central District Scout Council is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.

Based on official tax filings, Reading Central District Scout Council has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 8% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% for youth development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £376K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Reading Central District Scout Council is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £2M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Reading Central District Scout Council. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Reading Central District Scout Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 8% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. Visit the Reading Central District Scout Council profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among youth development charities registered in United Kingdom: Reading Central District Scout Council's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 8% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £2M is well above the peer average of £376K.

Reading Central District Scout Council is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
8% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. READING CENTRAL DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AL
Alison Ritchie
Trustee

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alison R••••••
Trustee
AN
Anthony E••••• J••••••• P•••••••
Trustee
CL
Clive R••••• O••
Trustee
CR
Craig A••••• M•••••
Trustee
DA
David J••• N•••••
Trustee
IA
Ian R••••• M••
Trustee
KR
Kristen M•••••
Trustee
LE
Lesley G••••••••
Trustee
MO
Moya T•••••
Trustee
NI
Nigel R••••• T•••• P•••••••
Trustee
PH
Philip J••• A••••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£1.8M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
£1.8 million funding for new Scout and Guides headquarters in Whitley - Reading Today Online
Feb 2024
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Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2023
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Reading Central District Scout Council This page 82 £1.8 million 8%
The Rainbow Centre (marham) 89 £2.0 million 100%
Young Camden Foundation 89 £1.4 million 97%
The Girls' Network 87 £1.3 million 100%
RCT Domestic Abuse Services Limited 87 £1.7 million 100%
Sheffield Women's Aid 87 £1.2 million 100%
Shift Organisation Ltd 87 £2.8 million 100%
Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse 87 £1.7 million 98%
Tokko Ltd 87 £1.1 million 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Reading Central District Scout Council

What is Reading Central District Scout Council?
Reading Central District Scout Council is a youth development nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Promotion of Scouting in the Reading area
When was Reading Central District Scout Council founded?
Reading Central District Scout Council was founded in 1963.
Where is Reading Central District Scout Council located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Reading Central District Scout Council's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 8% of expenses go to program services.
Is Reading Central District Scout Council trustworthy?
Reading Central District Scout Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Reading Central District Scout Council's website?
https://www.readingscouts.org.uk
Are donations to Reading Central District Scout Council tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.