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title: "Gateway Scout Group — check charity number 287018 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Gateway Scout Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 287018. Amateur Sport charity based in St. Ives. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gateway-scout-group
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:20:13.885Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Gateway Scout Group is a registered charity (number 287018) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £7,331 (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 Gateway Scout Group?

Registered charity number

287018

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

St. Ives

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£7,331

Website

[www.gatewayscouts.org](http://www.gatewayscouts.org/)

## What does Gateway Scout Group do?

Gateway is a local scouting group, serving children in St Ives between the ages of 6 and 14. We aim to help young people enjoy adventurous activities and to give them opportunities for personal development and social responsibility. We offer a wide range of activities from camping, survival, first aid, archery, canoeing, shooting, astronomy and much, much more!

## What causes is Gateway Scout Group registered for?

Amateur SportRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gateway Scout Group yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gateway Scout 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Scout Group a legitimate charity?

Yes. Gateway Scout Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 287018) 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 Gateway Scout Group's charity number?

Gateway Scout Group's charity number is 287018. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 287018?

Search 287018 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 Gateway Scout Group do?

Gateway is a local scouting group, serving children in St Ives between the ages of 6 and 14. We aim to help young people enjoy adventurous activities and to give them opportunities for personal development and social responsibility. We offer a wide range of activities from camping, survival, first aid, archery, canoeing, shooting, astronomy and much, much more!

Does Gateway Scout Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gateway Scout 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 Gateway Scout Group?

Gateway Scout Group's website is http://www.gatewayscouts.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/287018).