--- title: "6th Mottingham Scouts — check charity number 268393 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 6th Mottingham Scouts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 268393. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/6th-mottingham-scouts retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:01:19.177Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 6th Mottingham Scouts is a registered charity (number 268393) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; recreation; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £5,342 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 6th Mottingham Scouts? Registered charity number 268393 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £5,342 ## What does 6th Mottingham Scouts do? Bringing Scouting to the Young People in the area, to help give them confidence, sense of adventure and outdoor skills. ## What causes is 6th Mottingham Scouts registered for? Education/trainingRecreationOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 6th Mottingham Scouts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 6th Mottingham Scouts 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=6th-mottingham-scouts&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is 6th Mottingham Scouts a legitimate charity? Yes. 6th Mottingham Scouts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 268393) 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 6th Mottingham Scouts's charity number? 6th Mottingham Scouts's charity number is 268393. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 268393? Search 268393 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 6th Mottingham Scouts do? Bringing Scouting to the Young People in the area, to help give them confidence, sense of adventure and outdoor skills. Does 6th Mottingham Scouts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 6th Mottingham Scouts. 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 6th Mottingham Scouts? 6th Mottingham Scouts 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/268393).