--- title: "Brent District Scout Council — check charity number 271413 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brent District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 271413. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Village Way. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brent-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:01:52.892Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brent District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 271413) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £140,195 (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 Brent District Scout Council? Registered charity number 271413 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Village Way Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £140,195 Website [www.brentscouts.org.uk](http://www.brentscouts.org.uk/) ## What does Brent District Scout Council do? Education/trainingAmateur SportEconomic/Community Development/Employment ## What causes is Brent District Scout Council registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brent District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brent District 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=brent-district-scout-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.brentscouts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brent District Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Brent District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 271413) 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 Brent District Scout Council's charity number? Brent District Scout Council's charity number is 271413. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 271413? Search 271413 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 Brent District Scout Council do? Education/trainingAmateur SportEconomic/Community Development/Employment Does Brent District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brent District 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 Brent District Scout Council? Brent District Scout Council's website is http://www.brentscouts.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/271413).