Wolverhampton Scouts

Charity 518018

www.patshull.org.uk

Overview

Summary

Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

Wolverhampton Scouts appears to operate not only as a youth-development charity but also as a place-based outdoor learning provider through Patshull Activity Centre. Its distinctive role may lie in combining volunteer-led Scouting with stewardship of a substantial rural site that is explicitly open to other organisations working with children and young people. This creates potential value beyond its own membership, although the available evidence does not show how widely that wider access is used or how the organisation balances its educational, commercial and conservation aims.

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Operational geography

Sources:ONSCivic AtlasAI-assisted

Coverage: Regional

Operational areas:

    Evidence and reasoning
    Supporting evidence
    Remaining uncertainties
    • No current evidence identifies a service, physical site, regular programme or material delivery partnership within any Birmingham ward or the City Centre.
    • The evidence establishes a South Staffordshire activity-centre site and links with Wolverhampton Scout Districts, but does not establish the geographic origin of users or whether Birmingham-based groups use the centre.
    • The regional classification is a reasonable interpretation of the charity operating a South Staffordshire site and having links with Wolverhampton Scout Districts; it should not be read as evidence of Birmingham-wide activity.
    Additional evidence needed
    • Current booking, attendance or partner data showing regular delivery to Birmingham-based groups or organisations.
    • A current annual report or service plan identifying any Birmingham venues, Scout groups, schools or recurring programmes.
    • Official evidence of any Birmingham-based operational partnership that involves delivery rather than occasional use of the Patshull site.

    Areas of work

    Source:Charity Commission
    • Amateur Sport
    • Education/training
    • Environment/conservation/heritage
    • Recreation

    Who they help

    Source:Charity Commission
    • Children/young People
    • People With Disabilities

    How they help

    Source:Charity Commission
    • 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

    Sources:Civic AtlasAI-assisted

    • A youth charity with shared local infrastructure

      The organisation appears to use Patshull as shared civic infrastructure for youth-serving groups, rather than solely as a facility for Scouts.

      Why it matters

      This suggests its influence may extend beyond its direct participants: the site could enable outdoor education, residential activity and group development for a wider local youth ecosystem.

      Show evidence

      • “We welcome any organisation that works with children and young people to enjoy our facilities.”

        Source:Organisation

      • “Our facilities are available all year round for evening visits, day visits, weekend stays or longer.”

        Source:Organisation

    • The site is central to the operating model

      Maintaining and running Patshull appears to be a core organisational function, not merely an occasional venue for programme delivery.

      Why it matters

      Understanding Wolverhampton Scouts primarily as a membership organisation would miss its role as a long-term custodian of specialist land, buildings and outdoor facilities.

      Show evidence

      • “We maintain and run a Campsite on the Crown Estate at Patshull in Staffordshire with indoor accommodation as well as a camping field.”

        Source:Charity Commission

      • “Patshull is a site of 30 acres including open fields, woodland, a flowing stream and an island bridged to the main site.”

        Source:Organisation

    • Outdoor challenge is linked to environmental learning

      The organisation appears to combine recreation and adventurous activity with practical exposure to natural environments and conservation.

      Why it matters

      This may make Patshull a bridge between youth development, physical activity and environmental engagement, rather than simply a camping venue.

      Show evidence

      • “Activities there would include walking, orienteering, use of a climbing tower, looking at nature and natural environments, all aspects of camping etc.”

        Source:Charity Commission

      • “Patshull is ideal for conservation projects and forestry.”

        Source:Organisation

      Remaining uncertainties

    • It is unclear which groups use Patshull beyond Scouts, and whether access is affordable or targeted toward underserved communities.
    • There is no evidence about participation levels, disability accessibility, volunteer capacity, finances or conservation activity in practice.

      Additional evidence needed

    • Booking and participation data by user group, geography, age and accessibility needs.
    • Information on partnerships, pricing, safeguarding, accessibility adaptations and environmental management plans.
    Charity Commission profile
    Source:Charity Commission

    Activities

    General Scouting activities. We maintain and run a Campsite on the Crown Estate at Patshull in Staffordshire with indoor accommodation as well as a camping field. Activities there would include walking, orienteering, use of a climbing tower, looking at nature and natural environments, all aspects of camping etc.

    Charity objects

    THE INSTRUCTIONS OF BOYS AND ALL CLASSES IN THE PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE, LOYALTY AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP.