--- title: "Rufford Scout Group — check charity number 518134 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rufford Scout Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 518134. Education/training charity based in Rufford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rufford-scout-group retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:03:59.492Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rufford Scout Group is a registered charity (number 518134) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £7,679 (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 Rufford Scout Group? Registered charity number 518134 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Rufford Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,679 ## What does Rufford Scout Group do? Scout activities.AdventureEducationFunFor young people aged 6 -14 ## What causes is Rufford Scout Group registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rufford Scout Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rufford Scout Group 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=rufford-scout-group&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rufford Scout Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Rufford Scout Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 518134) 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 Rufford Scout Group's charity number? Rufford Scout Group's charity number is 518134. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 518134? Search 518134 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 Rufford Scout Group do? Scout activities.AdventureEducationFunFor young people aged 6 -14 Does Rufford Scout Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rufford Scout Group. 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 Rufford Scout Group? Rufford Scout Group 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/518134).