--- title: "Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group — check charity number 801782 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 801782. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Brenchley Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brenchley-and-matfield-scout-group retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:09:11.575Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group is a registered charity (number 801782) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £13,018 (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 Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group? Registered charity number 801782 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Brenchley Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £13,018 Website [www.bmscoutgroup.org.uk](http://www.bmscoutgroup.org.uk/) ## What does Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group do? This Group promote scouting in the Brenchley and Matfield area and follows the aims of the Scout Association, to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals responsible citizens and members of their local national and international communities ## What causes is Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group 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=brenchley-and-matfield-scout-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bmscoutgroup.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 801782) 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 Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group's charity number? Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group's charity number is 801782. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 801782? Search 801782 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 Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group do? This Group promote scouting in the Brenchley and Matfield area and follows the aims of the Scout Association, to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals responsible citizens and members of their local national and international communities Does Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group. 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 Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group? Brenchley and Matfield Scout Group's website is http://www.bmscoutgroup.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/801782).