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title: "1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard) — check charity number 267803 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is 1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 267803. Education/training charity based in Newport. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/1st-newport-iw-scout-group-the-old-guard
retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:31:33.308Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard) is a registered charity (number 267803) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £17,029 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard)?

Registered charity number

267803

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Newport

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£17,029

## What does 1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard) do?

The provision of Scout Activities and Training for the youth of the Isle of Wight.

## What causes is 1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard) registered for?

Education/trainingOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for 1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard) 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is 1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard) a legitimate charity?

Yes. 1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 267803) 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 1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard)'s charity number?

1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard)'s charity number is 267803. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 267803?

Search 267803 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 1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard) do?

The provision of Scout Activities and Training for the youth of the Isle of Wight.

Does 1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard). 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 1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard)?

1st Newport IW Scout Group (The Old Guard) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/267803).