Phoenix Scouts, 191st Birmingham
Charity 507484
Overview
Summary
Phoenix Scouts, 191st Birmingham appears to be a locally rooted youth-development organisation that uses regular, progressive participation rather than one-off provision. Its role extends beyond outdoor recreation: badges, group activities and district events suggest a structured pathway through which young people build practical skills, confidence, citizenship and social connection. The available evidence also indicates an inclusive stated beneficiary scope, although it does not yet show how inclusion is delivered in practice.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Rubery and Rednal
Confidence: high
Current official Scouts and Rea Valley Scouts listings independently identify regular Beavers, Cubs and Scouts meetings at St Stephen's Church Hall, Rednal. The supplied council evidence identifies this location as within the Rubery and Rednal ward.
- The Scouts — 191st Birmingham (Phoenix Scout Group) group directory
Lists Beavers and Cubs meeting weekly on Mondays and Scouts meeting on Wednesdays at St Stephens Church Hall, Rednal. - Rea Valley Scouts — Find-a-group directory
Lists 191st Phoenix at St Stephens Church, Rednal, with weekly Beavers, Cubs and Scouts sessions. - Birmingham City Council — Rubery and Rednal Ward Action Plan
Identifies the location in Rednal as within the Rubery and Rednal ward.
Remaining uncertainties
- The supplied Charity Commission activity description says young people take part in district-run activities, including swimming, football and sports days, but does not identify current venues or establish that Phoenix Scouts directly delivers services at those locations.
- There is no current evidence that the charity owns or leases St Stephen's Church Hall; it should be treated as a regular delivery venue rather than a confirmed organisation-controlled site.
- The charity's registered address in Rednal may be a correspondence address, so it has not been treated as a physical operational site.
- Membership of the Rea Valley Scouts district provides a material organisational connection beyond Rednal, but the available evidence does not justify mapping additional wards or classifying the group itself as district-wide.
Additional evidence needed
- A current group programme, annual report or section calendar identifying venues for outdoor activities, camps and district events.
- Confirmation from Phoenix Scouts or St Stephen's Church of the tenure and regularity of use of the church hall.
- Current Rea Valley district event information showing which events Phoenix Scouts delivers, hosts or regularly supports, and their locations.
Areas of work
- Amateur Sport
- Education/training
- Environment/conservation/heritage
- Recreation
Who they help
- Children/young People
- People With Disabilities
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
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Observations
Youth development is delivered through participation, not only instruction
The organisation appears to turn its charitable purpose of discipline, loyalty and citizenship into a practical learning model: children participate weekly, work toward badges and take part in outdoor challenges and sport.
Why it matters
This suggests its value lies in sustained developmental relationships and repeated experiences, rather than simply providing leisure activities. It may therefore contribute to confidence, responsibility and belonging alongside recreation.
Show evidence
“A balanced programme is run on a weekly basis which helps the children to gain badges.”
Source:Organisation“THE INSTRUCTION OF BOYS OF ALL CLASSES IN THE PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP.”
Source:Charity Commission
The group is connected to a wider local youth network
District-run swimming, football and sports days indicate that the group operates both as an individual unit and as part of a wider Scouts or district structure.
Why it matters
This connection may give members access to opportunities, peer networks and activities beyond the group’s own capacity. It also means its local role cannot be understood in isolation from the district ecosystem.
Show evidence
“The children also take part in District run activities, like swimming, five-a-side football, sports days etc.”
Source:Organisation
Inclusion is a stated reach, but its practical form is unclear
The charity identifies people with disabilities among those it helps, suggesting an intention to serve a broader range of young people than a conventional outdoor youth group might be assumed to reach.
Why it matters
This is potentially significant because outdoor, badge-based programmes can create meaningful inclusive opportunities, but the current evidence does not show adaptations, specialist support or actual participation.
Show evidence
“Children/young People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind”
Source:Charity Commission“Provides Services”
Source:Charity Commission
- Whether the group currently serves girls as well as boys, given the wording of its charity object.
- How disability inclusion is delivered in activities, leadership and facilities.
- Its scale, geographic catchment, volunteer capacity and current membership profile.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent programme, membership and waiting-list information, including age ranges and participant demographics.
- Evidence of accessibility arrangements, partnerships and referrals.
- Information about the district relationship, volunteer base and use of local outdoor spaces.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
A balanced programme is run on a weekly basis which helps the children to gain badges. Outdoor activities are run which include tracking, camping and various other outdoor pursuits. The children also take part in District run activities, like swimming, five-a-side football, sports days etc.
Charity objects
THE INSTRUCTION OF BOYS OF ALL CLASSES IN THE PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP.