Is Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association as a registered charity (number 505351) 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 Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association's charity number?

Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association's charity number is 505351. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 505351?

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Does Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association?

Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association: Lostock Hall Units of the Girl Guides Association.

Registered charity · No. 505351

Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £3,997
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £6,511
Registered charity number: 505351
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Moss Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association (number 505351) 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 Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association do?

The charity's main objecitve is the instruction of girls of all classes in the principals of discipline,loyalty and good citizenship.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association

Answers Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 July 1976
Also known as: Lostock Hall Friends of Guiding; Lostock Hall Guides and Brownies
Previous names on the register: Lostock Hall Units of the Girl Guides Association
Where it says it operates: Lancashire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Services; 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 Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association as a registered charity (number 505351) 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 Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association's charity number?: Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association's charity number is 505351. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 505351?: Search 505351 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 Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association do?: The charity's main objecitve is the instruction of girls of all classes in the principals of discipline,loyalty and good citizenship.
Does Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association. 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 Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association?: Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association?: The register does not record Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association: Lostock Hall Units of the Girl Guides Association.
When was Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association registered as a charity?: Lostock Hall Units of the Guide Association was entered on the register on 8 July 1976.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.