--- title: "2nd Leicester Scouts — check charity number 1216993 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 2nd Leicester Scouts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216993. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Braunstone Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/2nd-leicester-scouts retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:05:05.641Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 2nd Leicester Scouts is a registered charity (number 1216993) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 2nd Leicester Scouts? Registered charity number 1216993 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Braunstone Avenue Website [2ndleicester.org.uk](http://2ndleicester.org.uk/) ## What does 2nd Leicester Scouts do? Providing scouting association activities to young people ## What causes is 2nd Leicester Scouts registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 2nd Leicester Scouts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 2nd Leicester 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=2nd-leicester-scouts&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://2ndleicester.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is 2nd Leicester Scouts a legitimate charity? Yes. 2nd Leicester Scouts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216993) 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 2nd Leicester Scouts's charity number? 2nd Leicester Scouts's charity number is 1216993. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216993? Search 1216993 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 2nd Leicester Scouts do? Providing scouting association activities to young people Does 2nd Leicester Scouts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 2nd Leicester 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 2nd Leicester Scouts? 2nd Leicester Scouts's website is http://2ndleicester.org.uk — 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/1216993).