--- title: "Brentwood District Scout Council — check charity number 1208501 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brentwood District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1208501. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brentwood-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:02:42.001Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brentwood District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 1208501) 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 £25,696 (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 Brentwood District Scout Council? Registered charity number 1208501 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Green Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £25,696 ## What does Brentwood District Scout Council do? The purpose of the Scouts is to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. By being in the Scouts, young people develop skills for life through participation in a programme underpinned by our method. ## What causes is Brentwood District Scout Council registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brentwood District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brentwood 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=brentwood-district-scout-council&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brentwood District Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Brentwood District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1208501) 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 Brentwood District Scout Council's charity number? Brentwood District Scout Council's charity number is 1208501. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1208501? Search 1208501 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 Brentwood District Scout Council do? The purpose of the Scouts is to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. By being in the Scouts, young people develop skills for life through participation in a programme underpinned by our method. Does Brentwood District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brentwood 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 Brentwood District Scout Council? Brentwood District Scout Council 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/1208501).