--- title: "5th Rayleigh Scout Group — check charity number 1023573 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 5th Rayleigh Scout Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1023573. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Scout Hut. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/5th-rayleigh-scout-group retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:05:45.503Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 5th Rayleigh Scout Group is a registered charity (number 1023573) 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; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £40,008 (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 Rayleigh Scout Group? Registered charity number 1023573 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Scout Hut Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £40,008 Website [www.5thrayleighscoutgroup.org.uk](http://www.5thrayleighscoutgroup.org.uk/) ## What does 5th Rayleigh Scout Group do? We are a scout group for young people aged between the ages of 6 and 14. We are a mixed gender group. We run a full indoors and outdoors scout programme for Beaver, Cub and Scout sections. We operate in Rayleigh, Essex. ## What causes is 5th Rayleigh Scout Group registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 5th Rayleigh Scout Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 5th Rayleigh 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=5th-rayleigh-scout-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.5thrayleighscoutgroup.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is 5th Rayleigh Scout Group a legitimate charity? Yes. 5th Rayleigh Scout Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1023573) 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 Rayleigh Scout Group's charity number? 5th Rayleigh Scout Group's charity number is 1023573. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1023573? Search 1023573 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 Rayleigh Scout Group do? We are a scout group for young people aged between the ages of 6 and 14. We are a mixed gender group. We run a full indoors and outdoors scout programme for Beaver, Cub and Scout sections. We operate in Rayleigh, Essex. Does 5th Rayleigh Scout Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 5th Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh Scout Group? 5th Rayleigh Scout Group's website is http://www.5thrayleighscoutgroup.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/1023573).