--- title: "Ferndown District Guides Association — check charity number 301217 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ferndown District Guides Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 301217. Education/training charity based in 465-467 Ringwood Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ferndown-district-guides-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:52:11.876Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ferndown District Guides Association is a registered charity (number 301217) 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 £4,207 (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 Ferndown District Guides Association? Registered charity number 301217 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 465-467 Ringwood Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £4,207 ## What does Ferndown District Guides Association do? The charity runs guiding activities for girls 5+ years in the Ferndown area of Dorset. ## What causes is Ferndown District Guides Association registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ferndown District Guides Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ferndown District Guides Association 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=ferndown-district-guides-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ferndown District Guides Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Ferndown District Guides Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 301217) 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 Ferndown District Guides Association's charity number? Ferndown District Guides Association's charity number is 301217. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 301217? Search 301217 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 Ferndown District Guides Association do? The charity runs guiding activities for girls 5+ years in the Ferndown area of Dorset. Does Ferndown District Guides Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ferndown District Guides 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 Ferndown District Guides Association? Ferndown District Guides Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/301217).