--- title: "Gateshead District Scout Council — check charity number 1015159 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gateshead District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1015159. Education/training charity based in Victoria Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gateshead-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:29:34.050Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gateshead District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 1015159) 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 £300,876 (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 Gateshead District Scout Council? Registered charity number 1015159 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Victoria Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £300,876 Website [www.gatesheadscouts.org.uk](http://www.gatesheadscouts.org.uk/) ## What does Gateshead District Scout Council do? An umbrella organisation which governs, manages, supports and develops Scouting in the Borough of Gateshead, east of the River Derwent. Gateshead Scouts operates an activity centre and boathouse in support of our members and the wider community. ## What causes is Gateshead District Scout Council registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gateshead District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gateshead 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? 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=gateshead-district-scout-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gatesheadscouts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gateshead District Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Gateshead District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1015159) 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 Gateshead District Scout Council's charity number? Gateshead District Scout Council's charity number is 1015159. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1015159? Search 1015159 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 Gateshead District Scout Council do? An umbrella organisation which governs, manages, supports and develops Scouting in the Borough of Gateshead, east of the River Derwent. Gateshead Scouts operates an activity centre and boathouse in support of our members and the wider community. Does Gateshead District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gateshead 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 Gateshead District Scout Council? Gateshead District Scout Council's website is http://www.gatesheadscouts.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/1015159).