Is Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council as a registered charity (number 273765) 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 Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council's charity number?

Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council's charity number is 273765. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 273765?

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Does Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Weymouth and Portland 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 Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council?

Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.weymouthandportlandscouts.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.

Registered charity · No. 273765

Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, amateur sport, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £9,014
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £14,692
Registered charity number: 273765
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Wyke Regis
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.weymouthandportlandscouts.org.uk

Quick answer

Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council (number 273765) 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 Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council do?

To provide education and training to young people under the banner of scouting

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council

Answers Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council 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 Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 June 1977
Where it says it operates: Dorset

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 Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur SportOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Weymouth and Portland 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. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council as a registered charity (number 273765) 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 Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council's charity number?: Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council's charity number is 273765. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 273765?: Search 273765 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 Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council do?: To provide education and training to young people under the banner of scouting
Does Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Weymouth and Portland 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 Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council?: Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.weymouthandportlandscouts.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 Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council?: The register does not record Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council registered as a charity?: Weymouth and Portland District Scout Council was entered on the register on 23 June 1977.

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.