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title: "Exeter and District Scout Council — check charity number 272863 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Exeter and District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 272863. Education/training charity based in Unit 9. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/exeter-and-district-scout-council
retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:30:34.777Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Exeter and District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 272863) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £197,867 (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 Exeter and District Scout Council?

Registered charity number

272863

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Unit 9

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£197,867

Website

[www.scouts-exeter.org.uk](http://www.scouts-exeter.org.uk/)

## What does Exeter and District Scout Council do?

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

## What causes is Exeter and District Scout Council registered for?

Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Exeter and District Scout Council yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Exeter and District 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Exeter and District Scout Council a legitimate charity?

Yes. Exeter and District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 272863) 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 Exeter and District Scout Council's charity number?

Exeter and District Scout Council's charity number is 272863. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 272863?

Search 272863 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 Exeter and District Scout Council do?

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

Does Exeter and District Scout Council have reviews and complaints?

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

Exeter and District Scout Council's website is http://www.scouts-exeter.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/272863).