--- title: "61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group — check charity number 503585 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 503585. Education/training charity based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/61st-newcastle-st-francis-scout-group retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:52:22.543Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group is a registered charity (number 503585) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £17,345 (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 61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group? Registered charity number 503585 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Newcastle Upon Tyne Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £17,345 ## What does 61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group do? The purpose of 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 61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group registered for? Education/trainingAmateur SportEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 61st Newcastle (St Francis) 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=61st-newcastle-st-francis-scout-group&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is 61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group a legitimate charity? Yes. 61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 503585) 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 61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group's charity number? 61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group's charity number is 503585. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 503585? Search 503585 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 61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group do? The purpose of 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 61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 61st Newcastle (St Francis) 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 61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group? 61st Newcastle (St Francis) Scout Group 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/503585).