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title: "78th Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group — check charity number 521777 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is 78th Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 521777. Education/training charity based in Thurmaston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/78th-leicester-thurmaston-scout-group
retrieved: 2026-08-18T17:49:03.755Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

78th Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group is a registered charity (number 521777) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £53,381 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 78th Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group?

Registered charity number

521777

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Thurmaston

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£53,381

Website

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

## What does 78th Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group do?

All scouting activities for the age range of males and females between the ages of 6 and 26

## What causes is 78th Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for 78th Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 78th Leicester (Thurmaston) 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 78th Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group a legitimate charity?

Yes. 78th Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 521777) 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 78th Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group's charity number?

78th Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group's charity number is 521777. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 521777?

Search 521777 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 78th Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group do?

All scouting activities for the age range of males and females between the ages of 6 and 26

Does 78th Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 78th Leicester (Thurmaston) 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 78th Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group?

78th Leicester (Thurmaston) Scout Group's website is http://www.thurmastonscouts.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/521777).