11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group (number 285558) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group do?
The group helps to provide outdoor challenge, adventure and skills for life to young people in and around the Folkestone area.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group
Answers 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
11th Folkestone (St Johns) Scout Group
Where it says it operates
Kent
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group.
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Is 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group as a registered charity (number 285558) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group's charity number?
11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group's charity number is 285558. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 285558?
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What does 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group do?
The group helps to provide outdoor challenge, adventure and skills for life to young people in and around the Folkestone area.
Does 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group?
11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.11thfolkestonescouts.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group?
The register records 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group's trustees paid?
11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group previously called?
The register lists this previous name for 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group: 11th Folkestone (St Johns) Scout Group.
When was 11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group registered as a charity?
11th Folkestone (St John's) Scout Group was entered on the register on 19 October 1982.