--- title: "Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council — check charity number 521717 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 521717. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ratby Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ashby-and-coalville-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-19T02:20:15.760Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 521717) 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 £204,001 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council? Registered charity number 521717 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ratby Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £204,001 Website [acds.org.uk](http://acds.org.uk/) ## What does Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council do? Scouting activities for boys and girls from the Ashby & Coalville area of Leicestershire. There are 16 scout groups and 7 Explorer Scout sections, totalling 1092 young people aged 6-18. Activities range from arts and crafts to camping and expeditions. Scouting sees children of all ages grow up and develop into well rounded young people, many go onto other youth activities and leadership. ## What causes is Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council 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=ashby-and-coalville-district-scout-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://acds.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 521717) 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 Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council's charity number? Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council's charity number is 521717. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 521717? Search 521717 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 Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council do? Scouting activities for boys and girls from the Ashby & Coalville area of Leicestershire. There are 16 scout groups and 7 Explorer Scout sections, totalling 1092 young people aged 6-18. Activities range from arts and crafts to camping and expeditions. Scouting sees children of all ages grow up and develop into well rounded young people, many go onto other youth activities and leadership. Does Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council. 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 Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council? Ashby and Coalville District Scout Council's website is http://acds.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/521717).