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title: "Cardiff East District Scout Council — check charity number 509577 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Cardiff East District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 509577. Education/training charity based in Maitland Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cardiff-east-district-scout-council
retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:33:31.007Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Cardiff East District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 509577) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £15,163 (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 East District Scout Council?

Registered charity number

509577

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Maitland Street

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£15,163

Website

[www.cardiffeastscouts.org.uk](http://www.cardiffeastscouts.org.uk/)

## What does Cardiff East District Scout Council do?

Scouting in the UK is organised through the Scout Association. Its purpose is to help young people up to 25 years old achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

## What causes is Cardiff East District Scout Council registered for?

Education/training

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cardiff East 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 Cardiff East District Scout Council a legitimate charity?

Yes. Cardiff East District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 509577) 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 East District Scout Council's charity number?

Cardiff East District Scout Council's charity number is 509577. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 509577?

Search 509577 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 East District Scout Council do?

Scouting in the UK is organised through the Scout Association. Its purpose is to help young people up to 25 years old achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

Does Cardiff East District Scout Council have reviews and complaints?

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

Cardiff East District Scout Council's website is http://www.cardiffeastscouts.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/509577).