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Registered charity · No. 302531

Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council

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Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£202,660
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£186,798
Registered charity number
302531
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Waldegrave Park
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes
Website
www.harpendenscouts.org.uk

Quick answer

Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council (number 302531) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council do?

The Harpenden and Wheathampstead Scout District supports Explorer Scout Units and the Scout Groups across Harpenden, Wheathampstead and Kimpton to encourage the young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, we support our members by providing the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council

Answers Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Harpenden and District Boy Scouts
Where it says it operates
Hertfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council as a registered charity (number 302531) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council's charity number?
Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council's charity number is 302531. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 302531?
Search 302531 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 Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council do?
The Harpenden and Wheathampstead Scout District supports Explorer Scout Units and the Scout Groups across Harpenden, Wheathampstead and Kimpton to encourage the young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, we support our members by providing the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed
Does Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harpenden and Wheathampstead 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 Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council?
Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.harpendenscouts.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council?
The register records Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council's trustees paid?
Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council: Harpenden and District Boy Scouts.
When was Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council registered as a charity?
Harpenden and Wheathampstead District Scout Council was entered on the register on 5 November 1962.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.