--- title: "Boston Division Guides — check charity number 516403 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Boston Division Guides a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 516403. Education/training charity based in Boston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/boston-division-guides retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:22:11.077Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Boston Division Guides is a registered charity (number 516403) 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 £6,657 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Boston Division Guides? Registered charity number 516403 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Boston Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £6,657 ## What does Boston Division Guides do? Providing opportunities and training for girls and women within the framework of the Girlguiding programme ## What causes is Boston Division Guides registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Boston Division Guides yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Boston Division Guides 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=boston-division-guides&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Boston Division Guides a legitimate charity? Yes. Boston Division Guides is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 516403) 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 Boston Division Guides's charity number? Boston Division Guides's charity number is 516403. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 516403? Search 516403 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 Boston Division Guides do? Providing opportunities and training for girls and women within the framework of the Girlguiding programme Does Boston Division Guides have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Boston Division Guides. 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 Boston Division Guides? Boston Division Guides 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/516403).