--- title: "Lilford District Scout Council — check charity number 503221 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lilford District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 503221. Education/training charity based in Shuttle Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lilford-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:58:37.725Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lilford District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 503221) 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. Its latest reported income was £31,801 (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 Lilford District Scout Council? Registered charity number 503221 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Shuttle Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £31,801 Website [lilforddistrictscouts.org.uk](https://lilforddistrictscouts.org.uk/) ## What does Lilford District Scout Council do? Lilford District Scout Council operates within the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. It encompasses 11 Scout Groups and 5 ESUs within the District covering Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer and Network scouts. Total head count for the District is 745 including 622 young people (age range 5-18) and 123 leaders and helpers including District Administration. ## What causes is Lilford District Scout Council registered for? Education/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lilford District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lilford 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=lilford-district-scout-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://lilforddistrictscouts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lilford District Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Lilford District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 503221) 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 Lilford District Scout Council's charity number? Lilford District Scout Council's charity number is 503221. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 503221? Search 503221 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 Lilford District Scout Council do? Lilford District Scout Council operates within the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. It encompasses 11 Scout Groups and 5 ESUs within the District covering Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer and Network scouts. Total head count for the District is 745 including 622 young people (age range 5-18) and 123 leaders and helpers including District Administration. Does Lilford District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lilford 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 Lilford District Scout Council? Lilford District Scout Council's website is https://lilforddistrictscouts.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/503221).