--- title: "255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts — check charity number 1164063 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1164063. Education/training charity based in Bristol. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/255-bristol-channel-sea-scouts retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:43:25.631Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts is a registered charity (number 1164063) 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 £36,672 (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 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts? Registered charity number 1164063 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bristol Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £36,672 Website [www.bristolsouthscouts.org.uk/about-us/groups/255th-bristol-scout-group](https://www.bristolsouthscouts.org.uk/about-us/groups/255th-bristol-scout-group) ## What does 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts do? Bristol Sea Scouts - activities for youths aged 6 to 14 in line with the Scout Association. ## What causes is 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts 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=255-bristol-channel-sea-scouts&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.bristolsouthscouts.org.uk/about-us/groups/255th-bristol-scout-group) ## Frequently asked questions Is 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts a legitimate charity? Yes. 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1164063) 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 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts's charity number? 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts's charity number is 1164063. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1164063? Search 1164063 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 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts do? Bristol Sea Scouts - activities for youths aged 6 to 14 in line with the Scout Association. Does 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts. 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 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts? 255 Bristol (Channel) Sea Scouts's website is https://www.bristolsouthscouts.org.uk/about-us/groups/255th-bristol-scout-group — 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/1164063).