--- title: "Bedford and Ouse Valley District Scout Council — check charity number 300455 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bedford and Ouse Valley District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 300455. Education/training charity based in Bedford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bedford-and-ouse-valley-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:36:45.199Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bedford and Ouse Valley District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 300455) 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 £98,865 (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 Bedford and Ouse Valley District Scout Council? Registered charity number 300455 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Bedford Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £98,865 Website [bedfordousevalleyscouts.org.uk](http://bedfordousevalleyscouts.org.uk/) ## What does Bedford and Ouse Valley District Scout Council do? Every Scout District is an autonomous organisation holding its own property and equipment and admitting people to membership of the Scout District subject to the Policy and Rules of The Scout Association. The District exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of his/her appointment and to provide support for Scout Groups and Explorer Scout Units in the District. ## What causes is Bedford and Ouse Valley District Scout Council registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedford and Ouse Valley District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bedford and Ouse Valley 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=bedford-and-ouse-valley-district-scout-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://bedfordousevalleyscouts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bedford and Ouse Valley District Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Bedford and Ouse Valley District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 300455) 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 Bedford and Ouse Valley District Scout Council's charity number? Bedford and Ouse Valley District Scout Council's charity number is 300455. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 300455? Search 300455 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 Bedford and Ouse Valley District Scout Council do? Every Scout District is an autonomous organisation holding its own property and equipment and admitting people to membership of the Scout District subject to the Policy and Rules of The Scout Association. The District exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of his/her appointment and to provide support for Scout Groups and Explorer Scout Units in the District. Does Bedford and Ouse Valley District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedford and Ouse Valley 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 Bedford and Ouse Valley District Scout Council? Bedford and Ouse Valley District Scout Council's website is http://bedfordousevalleyscouts.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/300455).