16th Sutton Coldfield East Scout Group
Charity 524605
Overview
Summary
The 16th Sutton Coldfield East Scout Group appears to be a locally rooted youth-development organisation that combines structured learning, recreation and values-based activity. Its role is likely broader than providing leisure: by offering services, volunteers and physical space to children aged 4–15, it may create a regular setting in which young people build confidence, skills and social connection. The available evidence establishes its core model clearly, but says little about local reach, inclusion or partnerships.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Sutton Reddicap
Confidence: medium
The Scouts’ official group directory lists a current St Chad’s Sutton Coldfield group delivering Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts at St Chad’s Church Hall. The Charity Commission identifies this charity’s previous name as St Chad’s Sutton Coldfield Scout Group, strongly linking the directory entry to the charity, although the directory uses a different group number and does not state the charity number.
- The Scout Association official group directory — 197th Birmingham (St Chads Sutton Coldfield)
Lists Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts as meeting during term time at St Chad’s Church Hall. - Charity Commission register — charity 524605
Records the charity’s previous name as 'ST CHAD'S SUTTON COLDFIELD SCOUT GROUP' and describes current scouting activities for girls and boys aged 4 to 15. - Birmingham City Council notice of poll and polling stations
Places St Chad’s Church Hall within Sutton Reddicap Ward.
Remaining uncertainties
- The official Scouts directory uses the name '197th Birmingham (St.Chads Sutton Coldfield)', while the Charity Commission record is named '16th Sutton Coldfield East Scout Group'. The charity’s recorded former name provides a strong link, but no source directly confirms that the directory listing and charity number 524605 are the same current legal and operating entity.
- The Charity Commission gives a charity contact address, but states that the charity does not own or lease land or property. This address should therefore not be treated as a confirmed service venue.
- No current evidence was found of regular delivery from additional venues, or of the geographical origins of members. The available evidence supports a single local meeting base rather than district-wide or citywide delivery.
- St Chad’s Church Hall appears to be a host venue rather than a site controlled by the charity; the nature and duration of that venue arrangement are not evidenced.
Additional evidence needed
- A current statement from the group, or a Scouts directory record carrying charity number 524605, confirming that the 197th Birmingham St Chad’s listing is operated by the 16th Sutton Coldfield East Scout Group.
- Current programme, meeting-place or annual-report information confirming whether all sections continue to meet solely at St Chad’s Church Hall and whether any other regular Birmingham venues are used.
- Evidence on the normal catchment or membership geography, if the organisation’s reach beyond the immediate Sutton Reddicap area needs to be assessed.
Areas of work
- Amateur Sport
- Education/training
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- Children/young People
How they help
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Human Resources
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A place-based platform for youth development
The group appears to operate through a combined model of people, services and facilities rather than through one-off activities. This may make it a recurring local platform for children and young people to learn, participate and form relationships.
Why it matters
This frames the group as part of Sutton Coldfield East's civic infrastructure for young people, not simply as an activity provider. Its facilities and volunteer capacity may also be assets relevant to other local youth initiatives.
Show evidence
“Scouting activities for girls and boys from the age of 4 to 15 years.”
Source:Organisation“Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services.”
Source:Charity Commission
A broad developmental offer, not a single-purpose youth service
The combination of education/training, amateur sport and religious activities suggests that the group may develop young people across practical, social, physical and values-based dimensions.
Why it matters
This breadth may make the group complementary to organisations focused narrowly on tutoring, sport or faith activity. It could be an important bridge for families seeking an integrated rather than specialist youth experience.
Show evidence
“Education/training, Religious Activities, Amateur Sport.”
Source:Charity Commission“Scouting activities for girls and boys from the age of 4 to 15 years.”
Source:Organisation
An early-to-mid teenage pathway may support continuity
Serving ages 4 to 15 may enable sustained participation across key childhood transitions, rather than requiring young people to move between unrelated providers.
Why it matters
Continuity can support trusted relationships, progression and retention. It would be worth exploring whether the group connects participants onward after age 15 or whether this creates a transition point in local youth provision.
Show evidence
“Scouting activities for girls and boys from the age of 4 to 15 years.”
Source:Organisation
- Whether the group reaches children facing disadvantage, disability, isolation or other barriers to participation.
- Whether its buildings or outdoor space are shared with other community organisations.
- What relationships it has with schools, faith communities, other Scout groups or local youth services.
Remaining uncertainties
- Information on membership numbers, waiting lists, volunteer capacity and the neighbourhoods from which participants are drawn.
- Details of facilities, programme structure, accessibility measures, fees and partnerships.
- Evidence on participant outcomes, progression beyond age 15 and any use of the group's space by wider community groups.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Scouting activities for girls and boys from the age of 4 to 15 years.
Charity objects
UNIT OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION