--- title: "Lewes District Scout Council — check charity number 288521 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lewes District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288521. Education/training charity based in Lewes. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lewes-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:57:01.677Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lewes District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 288521) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £43,489 (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 Lewes District Scout Council? Registered charity number 288521 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Lewes Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £43,489 ## What does Lewes District Scout Council do? Oversees Scout Groups in the Lewes District ## What causes is Lewes District Scout Council registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lewes District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lewes 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=lewes-district-scout-council&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lewes District Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Lewes District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288521) 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 Lewes District Scout Council's charity number? Lewes District Scout Council's charity number is 288521. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288521? Search 288521 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 Lewes District Scout Council do? Oversees Scout Groups in the Lewes District Does Lewes District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lewes 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 Lewes District Scout Council? Lewes District Scout Council does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/288521).