--- title: "26th Colchester 1st Sea Scout Group — check charity number 1038118 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 26th Colchester 1st Sea Scout Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1038118. Education/training charity based in Layer Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/26th-colchester-1st-sea-scout-group retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:11:23.518Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 26th Colchester 1st Sea Scout Group is a registered charity (number 1038118) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; overseas aid/famine relief; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £9,885 (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 26th Colchester 1st Sea Scout Group? Registered charity number 1038118 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Layer Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £9,885 ## What does 26th Colchester 1st Sea Scout Group do? Running scout association registered scout group working with youngsters aged 6yrs to 18yrs. ## What causes is 26th Colchester 1st Sea Scout Group registered for? Education/trainingOverseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 26th Colchester 1st Sea Scout Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 26th Colchester 1st Sea 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=26th-colchester-1st-sea-scout-group&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is 26th Colchester 1st Sea Scout Group a legitimate charity? Yes. 26th Colchester 1st Sea Scout Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1038118) 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 26th Colchester 1st Sea Scout Group's charity number? 26th Colchester 1st Sea Scout Group's charity number is 1038118. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1038118? Search 1038118 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 26th Colchester 1st Sea Scout Group do? Running scout association registered scout group working with youngsters aged 6yrs to 18yrs. Does 26th Colchester 1st Sea Scout Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 26th Colchester 1st Sea 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 26th Colchester 1st Sea Scout Group? 26th Colchester 1st Sea Scout Group 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/1038118).