Is 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group as a registered charity (number 521539) 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 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group's charity number?

17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group's charity number is 521539. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 521539?

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Does 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group?

17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group previously called?

The register lists this previous name for 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group: 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Boy Scout Group.

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17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,122
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,893
Registered charity number: 521539
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bolton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group (number 521539) 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 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group do?

Scout group for boys and girls in the Heaton district of Bolton, sponsored by Christ Church Heaton

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group

Answers 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 May 1964
Previous names on the register: 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Boy Scout Group
Where it says it operates: Bolton

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

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 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group as a registered charity (number 521539) 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 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group's charity number?: 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group's charity number is 521539. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 521539?: Search 521539 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 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group do?: Scout group for boys and girls in the Heaton district of Bolton, sponsored by Christ Church Heaton
Does 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) 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 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group?: 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group?: The register does not record 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group previously called?: The register lists this previous name for 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group: 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Boy Scout Group.
When was 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group registered as a charity?: 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout Group was entered on the register on 11 May 1964.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.