--- title: "Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group — check charity number 297238 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297238. Education/training charity based in Bussage. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/eastcombe-scouts-and-guides-group retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:59:37.396Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group is a registered charity (number 297238) 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 £30,103 (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 Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group? Registered charity number 297238 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bussage Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £30,103 Website [www.eastcombe.org](http://www.eastcombe.org/) ## What does Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group do? The Eastcombe Scouts & Guides charity exists to provide the meeting facilities and equipment for the scout & guide sections that meet at the Eastcombe Scout & Guide Hall. The activities include provision & maintenance of the building and overall administration of the sections in accordance with the scout & guide associations rules. The charity provides funding to the sections to further their work ## What causes is Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group 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=eastcombe-scouts-and-guides-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.eastcombe.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297238) 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 Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group's charity number? Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group's charity number is 297238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 297238? Search 297238 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 Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group do? The Eastcombe Scouts & Guides charity exists to provide the meeting facilities and equipment for the scout & guide sections that meet at the Eastcombe Scout & Guide Hall. The activities include provision & maintenance of the building and overall administration of the sections in accordance with the scout & guide associations rules. The charity provides funding to the sections to further their work Does Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group. 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 Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group? Eastcombe Scouts and Guides Group's website is http://www.eastcombe.org — 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/297238).