--- title: "Basingstoke West District Scout Council — check charity number 1042738 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Basingstoke West District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1042738. Education/training charity based in Chandler's Ford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/basingstoke-west-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:32:08.824Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Basingstoke West District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 1042738) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £103,986 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 West District Scout Council? Registered charity number 1042738 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Chandler's Ford Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £103,986 Website [bwds.org.uk](https://bwds.org.uk/) ## What does Basingstoke West District Scout Council do? Providing facilities and support for Scouting in North Hampshire covering West Basingstoke, Oakley and Overton and neighbouring villages. Putting on the biennial Basingstoke Gang Show and involved with and supporting the shop run by Basingstoke Scouting Supplies. ## What causes is Basingstoke West District Scout Council registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Basingstoke West District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Basingstoke West 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-west-district-scout-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://bwds.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Basingstoke West District Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Basingstoke West District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1042738) 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 West District Scout Council's charity number? Basingstoke West District Scout Council's charity number is 1042738. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1042738? Search 1042738 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 West District Scout Council do? Providing facilities and support for Scouting in North Hampshire covering West Basingstoke, Oakley and Overton and neighbouring villages. Putting on the biennial Basingstoke Gang Show and involved with and supporting the shop run by Basingstoke Scouting Supplies. Does Basingstoke West District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basingstoke West 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 West District Scout Council? Basingstoke West District Scout Council's website is https://bwds.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/1042738).