--- title: "Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scout Council — check charity number 702344 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 702344. Education/training charity based in 20 Omega Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harrogate-and-nidderdale-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:39:28.411Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 702344) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £187,869 (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 Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scout Council? Registered charity number 702344 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 20 Omega Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £187,869 Website [www.harrogatescouts.co.uk](http://www.harrogatescouts.co.uk/) ## What does Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scout Council do? To provide the framework to support Scout groups in the area; to enable the provision of support for the physical, mental and spiritual development of young people under the rules of the Scout Association. ## What causes is Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scout Council registered for? Education/trainingAmateur SportEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harrogate and Nidderdale 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=harrogate-and-nidderdale-district-scout-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.harrogatescouts.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 702344) 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 Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scout Council's charity number? Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scout Council's charity number is 702344. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 702344? Search 702344 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 Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scout Council do? To provide the framework to support Scout groups in the area; to enable the provision of support for the physical, mental and spiritual development of young people under the rules of the Scout Association. Does Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harrogate and Nidderdale 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 Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scout Council? Harrogate and Nidderdale District Scout Council's website is http://www.harrogatescouts.co.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/702344).