--- title: "12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group — check charity number 270221 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 270221. Education/training charity based in Capstone Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/12th-and-17th-medway-towns-scout-group retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:45:39.358Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group is a registered charity (number 270221) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £25,635 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group? Registered charity number 270221 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Capstone Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £25,635 Website [www.12th17thmedwaytowns.org.uk](https://www.12th17thmedwaytowns.org.uk/) ## What does 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group do? THE AIM OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE.BY PROVIDING A BALANCED PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE FUN, LEARNING AND SUPPORTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. WE SEEK TO ACHIEVE THIS BY USING THE BALANCED TRAINING PROGRAMME SCHEME. ## What causes is 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group registered for? Education/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=12th-and-17th-medway-towns-scout-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.12th17thmedwaytowns.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group a legitimate charity? Yes. 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 270221) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group's charity number? 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group's charity number is 270221. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 270221? Search 270221 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group do? THE AIM OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE.BY PROVIDING A BALANCED PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE FUN, LEARNING AND SUPPORTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. WE SEEK TO ACHIEVE THIS BY USING THE BALANCED TRAINING PROGRAMME SCHEME. Does 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group? 12th and 17th Medway Towns Scout Group's website is https://www.12th17thmedwaytowns.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/270221).