--- title: "Seaham District Scout Council — check charity number 520704 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Seaham District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 520704. Education/training charity based in Dow House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/seaham-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:49:00.982Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Seaham District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 520704) 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 £31,069 (year ending 2023-12-31). 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 Seaham District Scout Council? Registered charity number 520704 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Dow House Latest income (year ending 2023-12-31) £31,069 Website [sites.google.com/site/seahamscouts](http://sites.google.com/site/seahamscouts/) ## What does Seaham District Scout Council do? The charity exists to support and promote scouting within the Seaham and District area by organising a variety of activities. ## What causes is Seaham District Scout Council registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Seaham District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Seaham 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=seaham-district-scout-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://sites.google.com/site/seahamscouts/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Seaham District Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Seaham District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 520704) 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 Seaham District Scout Council's charity number? Seaham District Scout Council's charity number is 520704. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 520704? Search 520704 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 Seaham District Scout Council do? The charity exists to support and promote scouting within the Seaham and District area by organising a variety of activities. Does Seaham District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Seaham 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 Seaham District Scout Council? Seaham District Scout Council's website is http://sites.google.com/site/seahamscouts/ — 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/520704).