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title: "24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group — check charity number 293052 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is 24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 293052. Education/training charity based in Margaret Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/24th-basingstoke-west-scout-group
retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:26:28.795Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group is a registered charity (number 293052) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £31,249 (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 24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group?

Registered charity number

293052

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Margaret Road

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£31,249

Website

[bwds.org.uk/groups/24th-basingstoke-west](https://bwds.org.uk/groups/24th-basingstoke-west/)

## What does 24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group do?

SCOUTING ACTIVELY ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPOWERING THEM TO MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY.

## What causes is 24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for 24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 24th Basingstoke (West) 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is 24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group a legitimate charity?

Yes. 24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 293052) 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 24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group's charity number?

24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group's charity number is 293052. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 293052?

Search 293052 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 24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group do?

SCOUTING ACTIVELY ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPOWERING THEM TO MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY.

Does 24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 24th Basingstoke (West) 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 24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group?

24th Basingstoke (West) Scout Group's website is https://bwds.org.uk/groups/24th-basingstoke-west/ — 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/293052).