--- title: "Basingstoke East District Scout Council — check charity number 1046979 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Basingstoke East District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1046979. Education/training charity based in Chineham Shopping Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/basingstoke-east-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:32:44.346Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Basingstoke East District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 1046979) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £212,873 (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 Basingstoke East District Scout Council? Registered charity number 1046979 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Chineham Shopping Centre Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £212,873 Website [www.bescouts.org.uk](http://www.bescouts.org.uk/) ## What does Basingstoke East District Scout Council do? A co-educational youth organisation providing a structured programme of activities for young people aged from 4 - 25 years in accordance with Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. ## What causes is Basingstoke East District Scout Council registered for? Education/trainingAmateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Basingstoke East District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Basingstoke East 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=basingstoke-east-district-scout-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bescouts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Basingstoke East District Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Basingstoke East District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1046979) 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 Basingstoke East District Scout Council's charity number? Basingstoke East District Scout Council's charity number is 1046979. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1046979? Search 1046979 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 Basingstoke East District Scout Council do? A co-educational youth organisation providing a structured programme of activities for young people aged from 4 - 25 years in accordance with Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. Does Basingstoke East District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basingstoke East 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 Basingstoke East District Scout Council? Basingstoke East District Scout Council's website is http://www.bescouts.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/1046979).