--- title: "Bishopston Guide Association — check charity number 524896 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bishopston Guide Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 524896. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Penllergaer. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishopston-guide-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:05:44.721Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bishopston Guide Association is a registered charity (number 524896) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £3,860 (year ending 2024-07-31). 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 Bishopston Guide Association? Registered charity number 524896 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Penllergaer Latest income (year ending 2024-07-31) £3,860 ## What does Bishopston Guide Association do? mainly used for Girlguiding meetings - for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers (girls age 4-18). The hall is also used for local meetings, nursery, holidays and social events ## What causes is Bishopston Guide Association registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishopston Guide Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishopston 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=bishopston-guide-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bishopston Guide Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Bishopston Guide Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 524896) 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 Bishopston Guide Association's charity number? Bishopston Guide Association's charity number is 524896. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 524896? Search 524896 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 Bishopston Guide Association do? mainly used for Girlguiding meetings - for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers (girls age 4-18). The hall is also used for local meetings, nursery, holidays and social events Does Bishopston Guide Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishopston 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 Bishopston Guide Association? Bishopston 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/524896).