--- title: "Lewisham District Scout Council — check charity number 1001668 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lewisham District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1001668. Education/training charity based in Featherbed Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lewisham-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:57:40.326Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lewisham District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 1001668) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; recreation. Its latest reported income was £470,436 (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 Lewisham District Scout Council? Registered charity number 1001668 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Featherbed Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £470,436 Website [www.lewishamscouts.org.uk](http://www.lewishamscouts.org.uk/) ## What does Lewisham District Scout Council do? Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. ## What causes is Lewisham District Scout Council registered for? Education/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lewisham District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lewisham 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=lewisham-district-scout-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lewishamscouts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lewisham District Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Lewisham District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1001668) 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 Lewisham District Scout Council's charity number? Lewisham District Scout Council's charity number is 1001668. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1001668? Search 1001668 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 Lewisham District Scout Council do? Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Does Lewisham District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lewisham 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 Lewisham District Scout Council? Lewisham District Scout Council's website is http://www.lewishamscouts.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/1001668).