143rd Birmingham Scout Group St James Hill
Charity 507987
Overview
Summary
The 143rd Birmingham Scout Group St James Hill appears to be a locally rooted youth-development organisation whose main civic role is to turn access to adult support, facilities and outdoor or group activity into structured experiences of participation, responsibility and achievement. Its model combines education with recreation rather than treating them as separate services. The available evidence also suggests an inclusive remit, although it does not show how disability inclusion is delivered in practice.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Sutton Mere Green
Confidence: low
Direct evidence shows that all of the group's regular Beaver, Cub and Scout sections meet at its Scout Hut in Mere Green. However, the available public evidence does not provide a single explicit statement assigning the Scout Hut itself to this ward.
- 11th St James Hill Scout Group official website – Contact page
States that the 11th St James Hill Scout Hut is in Mere Green. - The Scout Association official group directory – 143rd Birmingham {St James Hill}
Lists weekly Beaver, Cub and Scout meetings at 11th St James Hill Scout Group HQ in Mere Green.
Remaining uncertainties
- The charity's registered correspondence address is distinct from the Scout Hut and has not been treated as an operational site.
- The evidence confirms regular youth delivery from one Mere Green headquarters, but does not identify the home areas of members or establish that the group delivers regular services in other Birmingham wards.
- The group makes its minibus, trailers, headquarters, climbing wall and Da Vinci Bridge available to other groups, including for District or County meetings and training. This indicates potential operational reach beyond the immediate neighbourhood, but there is no evidence of current users, frequency, or the locations of those users.
- The group is part of Sutton Coldfield East within Scouts. This is an organisational affiliation rather than evidence that the charity itself delivers routine services across the whole district.
Additional evidence needed
- A current annual report, programme calendar or activity log identifying regular off-site delivery locations and the frequency of activities outside the Mere Green headquarters.
- Current records of headquarters, minibus, equipment or climbing-wall bookings showing whether facilities are regularly used by organisations from elsewhere in Birmingham.
- A current statement from the group on its intended catchment area and whether it runs, hosts or leads district-wide activities.
Areas of work
- Amateur Sport
- Education/training
Who they help
- Children/young People
- People With Disabilities
How they help
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Human Resources
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Youth development is delivered through participation, not classroom instruction alone
The group appears to use practical, social and outdoor activities as the mechanism for developing citizenship, discipline and loyalty. Awards may provide a progression structure that connects participation with recognition and personal development.
Why it matters
This helps explain the organisation as more than a provider of leisure activities: its recreational offer appears to be the delivery model for wider developmental aims.
Show evidence
“The instruction of boys of all classes in the principles of discipline, loyalty and good citizenship.”
Source:Charity Commission“Activities include camping, expeditions, canoeing, sports, social activities, music and human relationships, with achievements gained through award schemes.”
Source:Organisation
The organisation’s capacity may depend on shared physical space and adult contribution
By identifying both human resources and buildings, facilities or open space as its means of helping, the group appears to rely on a combination of volunteers or adult support and places where group activity can occur.
Why it matters
This highlights likely operational dependencies. Its ability to offer varied activities may be shaped as much by access to people and safe spaces as by its programme design.
Show evidence
“Provides human resources.”
Source:Charity Commission“Provides buildings/facilities/open space.”
Source:Charity Commission
There is an inclusion commitment, but its practical meaning is unclear
The group identifies both children and young people and people with disabilities among those it helps, suggesting that disability inclusion is within its intended remit. However, the evidence does not indicate adaptations, specialist support or participation levels.
Why it matters
This is a potentially important bridge between mainstream youth provision and inclusive community participation, but it needs testing before the group can be understood as accessible in practice.
Show evidence
“Children/young people.”
Source:Charity Commission“People with disabilities.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Whether the group serves girls as well as boys, despite the wording of its charitable object.
- Its geographic reach, membership size, volunteer base, partnerships and current activity levels.
- How disability inclusion is implemented in activities, facilities and leadership.
Remaining uncertainties
- Current programme, membership and volunteer information, including age sections and local catchment.
- Evidence of accessibility arrangements, participant experience and relationships with schools, community groups or other Scout organisations.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Activities are carried out in accordance with THe Scout Association Policy Organisation and Rules. These include camping, expedtions, canoeing, sports, social activities, music, human relationships and many more. All activities are regulated to siut the different age ranges and acheivemnts are gained through a series of award schemes
Charity objects
THE INSTRUCTION OF BOYS OF ALL CLASSES IN THE PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP.