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title: "Northumberland County Scout Council — check charity number 508681 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Northumberland County Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 508681. Education/training charity based in Shiremoor. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/northumberland-county-scout-council
retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:35:31.121Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Northumberland County Scout Council is a registered charity (number 508681) 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 £146,200 (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 Northumberland County Scout Council?

Registered charity number

508681

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Shiremoor

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£146,200

Website

[www.northumberlandscouts.org.uk](http://www.northumberlandscouts.org.uk/)

## What does Northumberland County 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 Northumberland County Scout Council registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northumberland County Scout Council yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northumberland County 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Northumberland County Scout Council a legitimate charity?

Yes. Northumberland County Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 508681) 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 Northumberland County Scout Council's charity number?

Northumberland County Scout Council's charity number is 508681. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 508681?

Search 508681 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 Northumberland County 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 Northumberland County Scout Council have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northumberland County 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 Northumberland County Scout Council?

Northumberland County Scout Council's website is http://www.northumberlandscouts.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/508681).