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title: "Glamorgan West Area Scout Council — check charity number 524963 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Glamorgan West Area Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 524963. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Skewen. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/glamorgan-west-area-scout-council
retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:32:57.716Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Glamorgan West Area Scout Council is a registered charity (number 524963) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £180,577 (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 Glamorgan West Area Scout Council?

Registered charity number

524963

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Skewen

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£180,577

Website

[www.gwscouts.org.uk](http://www.gwscouts.org.uk/)

## What does Glamorgan West Area Scout Council do?

To provide leadership, advice and support for all Scout Groups, Explorer Scout Units and Active Support Units situated within the City & County of Swansea and the County Borough of Neath Port Talbot local authority areas.

## What causes is Glamorgan West Area Scout Council registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Glamorgan West Area Scout Council yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glamorgan West Area 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 Glamorgan West Area Scout Council a legitimate charity?

Yes. Glamorgan West Area Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 524963) 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 Glamorgan West Area Scout Council's charity number?

Glamorgan West Area Scout Council's charity number is 524963. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 524963?

Search 524963 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 Glamorgan West Area Scout Council do?

To provide leadership, advice and support for all Scout Groups, Explorer Scout Units and Active Support Units situated within the City & County of Swansea and the County Borough of Neath Port Talbot local authority areas.

Does Glamorgan West Area Scout Council have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glamorgan West Area 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 Glamorgan West Area Scout Council?

Glamorgan West Area Scout Council's website is http://www.gwscouts.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/524963).