--- title: "Cumbria County Scout Council — check charity number 520617 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cumbria County Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 520617. Education/training charity based in Stricklandgate House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cumbria-county-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-19T20:29:35.393Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cumbria County Scout Council is a registered charity (number 520617) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £103,775 (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 Cumbria County Scout Council? Registered charity number 520617 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stricklandgate House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £103,775 Website [www.cumbriascouts.org.uk](http://www.cumbriascouts.org.uk/) ## What does Cumbria County Scout Council do? The purpose of Scouting is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. It does this through an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training based on the Scout Promise and Law. ## What causes is Cumbria County Scout Council registered for? Education/trainingAmateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cumbria County Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cumbria County 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=cumbria-county-scout-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cumbriascouts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cumbria County Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Cumbria County Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 520617) 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 Cumbria County Scout Council's charity number? Cumbria County Scout Council's charity number is 520617. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 520617? Search 520617 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 Cumbria County Scout Council do? The purpose of Scouting is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. It does this through an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training based on the Scout Promise and Law. Does Cumbria County Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cumbria County 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 Cumbria County Scout Council? Cumbria County Scout Council's website is http://www.cumbriascouts.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/520617).