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title: "Greater Manchester West County Scout Council — check charity number 508002 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Greater Manchester West County Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 508002. Education/training charity based in County Scout Council. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/greater-manchester-west-county-scout-council
retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:33:19.776Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Greater Manchester West County Scout Council is a registered charity (number 508002) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £132,651 (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 Greater Manchester West County Scout Council?

Registered charity number

508002

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

County Scout Council

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£132,651

Website

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

## What does Greater Manchester West County Scout Council do?

Scout Association

## What causes is Greater Manchester West County Scout Council registered for?

Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Greater Manchester West County Scout Council yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Greater Manchester West County 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.gmwscouts.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Greater Manchester West County Scout Council a legitimate charity?

Yes. Greater Manchester West County Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 508002) 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 Greater Manchester West County Scout Council's charity number?

Greater Manchester West County Scout Council's charity number is 508002. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 508002?

Search 508002 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 Greater Manchester West County Scout Council do?

Scout Association

Does Greater Manchester West County Scout Council have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Greater Manchester West County 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 Greater Manchester West County Scout Council?

Greater Manchester West County Scout Council's website is http://www.gmwscouts.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/508002).