--- title: "Birstall District Guide Association — check charity number 521721 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Birstall District Guide Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 521721. Education/training charity based in Birstall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birstall-district-guide-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:29:02.124Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Birstall District Guide Association is a registered charity (number 521721) 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 £5,700 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Birstall District Guide Association? Registered charity number 521721 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Birstall Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £5,700 ## What does Birstall District Guide Association do? Birstall District Girlguides is part of Girlguiding UK and as such: enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders. ## What causes is Birstall District Guide Association registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birstall District Guide Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birstall District Guide Association 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=birstall-district-guide-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Birstall District Guide Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Birstall District Guide Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 521721) 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 Birstall District Guide Association's charity number? Birstall District Guide Association's charity number is 521721. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 521721? Search 521721 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 Birstall District Guide Association do? Birstall District Girlguides is part of Girlguiding UK and as such: enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders. Does Birstall District Guide Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birstall District Guide Association. 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 Birstall District Guide Association? Birstall District Guide Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/521721).