--- title: "Brecknock Area Scout Council — check charity number 503359 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brecknock Area Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 503359. Education/training charity based in Brecon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brecknock-area-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:08:09.464Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brecknock Area Scout Council is a registered charity (number 503359) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £34,450 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Brecknock Area Scout Council? Registered charity number 503359 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Brecon Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £34,450 Website [www.brecknockscouts.org.uk](http://www.brecknockscouts.org.uk/) ## What does Brecknock Area Scout Council do? Providing Scouting in Brecknockshire; supporting constituent Districts and Scout Groups who deliver Scouting activity across the area of the former county of Brecknockshire. Scouting itself exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. ## What causes is Brecknock Area Scout Council registered for? Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brecknock Area Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brecknock Area 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=brecknock-area-scout-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.brecknockscouts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brecknock Area Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Brecknock Area Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 503359) 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 Brecknock Area Scout Council's charity number? Brecknock Area Scout Council's charity number is 503359. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 503359? Search 503359 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 Brecknock Area Scout Council do? Providing Scouting in Brecknockshire; supporting constituent Districts and Scout Groups who deliver Scouting activity across the area of the former county of Brecknockshire. Scouting itself exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Does Brecknock Area Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brecknock Area 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 Brecknock Area Scout Council? Brecknock Area Scout Council's website is http://www.brecknockscouts.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/503359).