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title: "5th Potters Bar Scout Group — check charity number 302560 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is 5th Potters Bar Scout Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 302560. Education/training charity based in Brookmans Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/5th-potters-bar-scout-group
retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:51:46.281Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

5th Potters Bar Scout Group is a registered charity (number 302560) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £55,177 (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 5th Potters Bar Scout Group?

Registered charity number

302560

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Brookmans Park

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£55,177

Website

[www.5pbscouts.co.uk](http://www.5pbscouts.co.uk/)

## What does 5th Potters Bar Scout Group do?

The development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, socialand spiritual potentials, as individuals,as responsible citizensand as members of their local national and internationalcommunities. The method of achieving this is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme ofprogressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law andguided by adult leadership.

## What causes is 5th Potters Bar Scout Group registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for 5th Potters Bar Scout Group yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 5th Potters Bar 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is 5th Potters Bar Scout Group a legitimate charity?

Yes. 5th Potters Bar Scout Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 302560) 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 5th Potters Bar Scout Group's charity number?

5th Potters Bar Scout Group's charity number is 302560. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 302560?

Search 302560 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 5th Potters Bar Scout Group do?

The development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, socialand spiritual potentials, as individuals,as responsible citizensand as members of their local national and internationalcommunities. The method of achieving this is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme ofprogressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law andguided by adult leadership.

Does 5th Potters Bar Scout Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 5th Potters Bar 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 5th Potters Bar Scout Group?

5th Potters Bar Scout Group's website is http://www.5pbscouts.co.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/302560).