2nd Streetly (20th Sutton Coldfield, 242nd Birmingham) Scout Group
Charity 504169
https://www.streetlyscouts.co.uk/
Overview
Summary
The available evidence suggests that 2nd Streetly Scout Group is a locally rooted youth-development organisation using scouting as a combined education, recreation and citizenship model. Its role appears to extend beyond delivering activities: it may also provide the volunteer capacity, physical space and practical information needed to sustain participation. Operating across the Sutton Coldfield and Walsall area, it may help connect young people to structured opportunities across a local boundary rather than serving a single neighbourhood alone.
Operational geography
Coverage: Multi Neighbourhood
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The charity’s current Charity Commission return states that it operates in Birmingham City and Walsall, and describes its activity as serving the Sutton Coldfield/Walsall area; however, it does not identify any current Birmingham venue, service location or Birmingham ward.
- The registered address should not be treated as evidence of a Birmingham operational site.
- A Walsall planning record identifies a 2nd Streetly Scout Group hut serving the Blackwood Estate, but the material available does not establish whether this remains the group’s current meeting site or provide evidence of an additional Birmingham site.
- No evidence was found of partnerships that materially extend the group’s operational reach within Birmingham.
Additional evidence needed
- A current programme, joining information page or venue timetable from the organisation confirming meeting locations and the neighbourhoods served.
- Current confirmation from the group or its Scout District of whether it delivers activities at any venue within Birmingham City.
- Current details of any formal delivery partnerships, shared facilities or outdoor activity sites used regularly by the group.
Areas of work
- Amateur Sport
- Education/training
Who they help
- Children/young People
- Other Defined Groups
- People With Disabilities
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Human Resources
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A civic-development model delivered through recreation
The group appears to use Scout activities and amateur sport as practical routes into wider personal and civic development, rather than treating recreation as an end in itself.
Why it matters
This helps explain the organisation's potential contribution to local resilience: its value may lie in building habits, confidence and citizenship alongside providing activities for young people.
Show evidence
“The charity's objects include the instruction of boys in discipline, loyalty and good citizenship.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity works in education/training and amateur sport.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity's activities are described as a Scout Group.”
Source:Charity Commission
An infrastructure-bearing local group
The group may operate as a small community platform, combining people, premises and information rather than relying only on programme delivery.
Why it matters
Organisations with volunteer capacity and usable space can become valuable partners for other local activity, although the evidence does not show whether this capacity is shared externally.
Show evidence
“The charity provides human resources.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity provides buildings, facilities or open space.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity provides advocacy, advice or information.”
Source:Charity Commission
Potentially cross-boundary in its local reach
Its stated Sutton Coldfield/Walsall area may indicate a role spanning adjacent local communities rather than being confined to Streetly alone.
Why it matters
This could make the group relevant to partnerships and referral pathways that do not align neatly with one neighbourhood or administrative area.
Show evidence
“The charity operates in the Sutton Coldfield/Walsall area.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity helps children and young people, people with disabilities and other defined groups.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Whether the group currently serves girls, despite charitable objects referring specifically to boys.
- How people with disabilities are included and what adaptations or support are available.
- Whether its buildings, volunteers or advice are available beyond Scout members.
Remaining uncertainties
- Current programme information, participant profile and accessibility arrangements.
- Details of premises use, volunteer roles, local partners and referral relationships.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Scout Group, Sutton Coldfield/ Walsall area.
Charity objects
THE INSTRUCTION OF BOYS OF ALL CLASSES IN THE PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP.