--- title: "54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins) — check charity number 270964 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 270964. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Portsmouth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/54th-portsmouth-scout-group-baffins retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:18:51.538Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins) is a registered charity (number 270964) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £15,457 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins)? Registered charity number 270964 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Portsmouth Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £15,457 ## What does 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins) do? THE OBJECTIVES OF 54th PORTSMOUTH SCOUT GROUP ARE AS A UNIT OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE SCOUTING IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL PHYSICAL,INTELLECTUAL,SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL POTENTIALS, AS INDIVIDUALS, AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND AS MEMBERS OF THEIR LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES. ## What causes is 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins) 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=54th-portsmouth-scout-group-baffins&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins) a legitimate charity? Yes. 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 270964) 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 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins)'s charity number? 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins)'s charity number is 270964. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 270964? Search 270964 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 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins) do? THE OBJECTIVES OF 54th PORTSMOUTH SCOUT GROUP ARE AS A UNIT OF THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE SCOUTING IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL PHYSICAL,INTELLECTUAL,SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL POTENTIALS, AS INDIVIDUALS, AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND AS MEMBERS OF THEIR LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES. Does 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins). 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 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins)? 54th Portsmouth Scout Group ( Baffins) 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/270964).