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title: "Bridgend District Scout Council — check charity number 524897 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bridgend District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 524897. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Woodland Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bridgend-district-scout-council
retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:01:36.227Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bridgend District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 524897) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £46,689 (year ending 2021-03-31). 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 Bridgend District Scout Council?

Registered charity number

524897

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Woodland Avenue

Latest income (year ending 2021-03-31)

£46,689

Website

[www.bridgend.scoutsonline.co.uk](http://www.bridgend.scoutsonline.co.uk/)

## What does Bridgend District Scout Council do?

The objective of the Bridgend District Scout Council is to provide & support Scouting within the communities of Bridgend CBC. To contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical intellectual social & spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens, as members of their local, national & international communities within the methods of The Scout Association.

## What causes is Bridgend District Scout Council registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bridgend District Scout Council yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bridgend 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bridgend District Scout Council a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bridgend District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 524897) 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 Bridgend District Scout Council's charity number?

Bridgend District Scout Council's charity number is 524897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 524897?

Search 524897 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 Bridgend District Scout Council do?

The objective of the Bridgend District Scout Council is to provide & support Scouting within the communities of Bridgend CBC. To contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical intellectual social & spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens, as members of their local, national & international communities within the methods of The Scout Association.

Does Bridgend District Scout Council have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bridgend 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 Bridgend District Scout Council?

Bridgend District Scout Council's website is http://www.bridgend.scoutsonline.co.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/524897).