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title: "56th Peterborough (Bretton) Scout Group — check charity number 286648 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is 56th Peterborough (Bretton) Scout Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 286648. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Flaxland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/56th-peterborough-bretton-scout-group
retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:18:02.623Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

56th Peterborough (Bretton) Scout Group is a registered charity (number 286648) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £5,603 (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 56th Peterborough (Bretton) Scout Group?

Registered charity number

286648

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Flaxland

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£5,603

Website

[www.scouts.org](http://www.scouts.org/)

## What does 56th Peterborough (Bretton) Scout Group do?

To supply recognised scouting activities to members in accordance with the balanced programme of the scout association.

## What causes is 56th Peterborough (Bretton) Scout Group registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for 56th Peterborough (Bretton) Scout Group yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 56th Peterborough (Bretton) 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 56th Peterborough (Bretton) Scout Group a legitimate charity?

Yes. 56th Peterborough (Bretton) Scout Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 286648) 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 56th Peterborough (Bretton) Scout Group's charity number?

56th Peterborough (Bretton) Scout Group's charity number is 286648. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 286648?

Search 286648 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 56th Peterborough (Bretton) Scout Group do?

To supply recognised scouting activities to members in accordance with the balanced programme of the scout association.

Does 56th Peterborough (Bretton) Scout Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 56th Peterborough (Bretton) 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 56th Peterborough (Bretton) Scout Group?

56th Peterborough (Bretton) Scout Group's website is http://www.scouts.org — 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/286648).