--- title: "Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council — check charity number 512034 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 512034. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Hub. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cardiff-and-vale-area-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:33:22.682Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council is a registered charity (number 512034) 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. Its latest reported income was £172,805 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council? Registered charity number 512034 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Hub Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £172,805 Website [www.cardiffandvalescouts.org.uk](http://www.cardiffandvalescouts.org.uk/) ## What does Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council do? To facilitate the aim of the Scout Association in the area of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, by providing a structure and organisation, by training leaders and by obtaining and managing funds to be utilised to this end. ## What causes is Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cardiff and Vale 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=cardiff-and-vale-area-scout-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cardiffandvalescouts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 512034) 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 Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council's charity number? Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council's charity number is 512034. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 512034? Search 512034 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 Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council do? To facilitate the aim of the Scout Association in the area of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, by providing a structure and organisation, by training leaders and by obtaining and managing funds to be utilised to this end. Does Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cardiff and Vale 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 Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council? Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council's website is http://www.cardiffandvalescouts.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/512034).