Chelmsford District Scout Council (number 302033) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Chelmsford District Scout Council do?
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution in society.The District exists to develop Scouting and support groups/units to further that development to provide Scouting to those young people that want to join.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Chelmsford District Scout Council
Answers Chelmsford District Scout Council gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Chelmsford District Scout Council as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Chelmsford District Scout Council's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Chelmsford and District (Boy Scouts Local Association); Chelmsford and District Scout Council
Where it says it operates
Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Chelmsford District Scout Council registered for?
General Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Chelmsford District Scout Council yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Chelmsford District Scout Council.
An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity.
The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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Is Chelmsford District Scout Council a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Chelmsford District Scout Council as a registered charity (number 302033) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Chelmsford District Scout Council's charity number?
Chelmsford District Scout Council's charity number is 302033. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 302033?
Search 302033 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 Chelmsford District Scout Council do?
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution in society.The District exists to develop Scouting and support groups/units to further that development to provide Scouting to those young people that want to join.
Does Chelmsford District Scout Council have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford District Scout Council?
Chelmsford District Scout Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.chelmsfordscouts.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Chelmsford District Scout Council?
The register records Chelmsford District Scout Council as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Chelmsford District Scout Council's trustees paid?
Chelmsford District Scout Council's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
What was Chelmsford District Scout Council previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Chelmsford District Scout Council: Chelmsford and District (Boy Scouts Local Association); Chelmsford and District Scout Council.
When was Chelmsford District Scout Council registered as a charity?
Chelmsford District Scout Council was entered on the register on 8 May 1964.