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title: "Sheerwater Scout Group — check charity number 278731 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sheerwater Scout Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278731. Education/training charity based in Sheerdale. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sheerwater-scout-group
retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:00:05.221Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sheerwater Scout Group is a registered charity (number 278731) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £38,469 (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 Sheerwater Scout Group?

Registered charity number

278731

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Sheerdale

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£38,469

Website

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

## What does Sheerwater Scout Group do?

This charity provides adult leaders and helpers who, after appropriate training, enable boys and girls between the ages of six and 14 to become members of the worldwide scouting organisation and to take part in programmes of weekly meetings and varied outdoor and indoor pursuits. Sheerwater Scout Group is based in Sheerwater, Woking, Surrey.Its members are from all parts of Woking.

## What causes is Sheerwater Scout Group registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur SportEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sheerwater Scout Group yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sheerwater 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Sheerwater Scout Group a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sheerwater Scout Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278731) 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 Sheerwater Scout Group's charity number?

Sheerwater Scout Group's charity number is 278731. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278731?

Search 278731 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 Sheerwater Scout Group do?

This charity provides adult leaders and helpers who, after appropriate training, enable boys and girls between the ages of six and 14 to become members of the worldwide scouting organisation and to take part in programmes of weekly meetings and varied outdoor and indoor pursuits. Sheerwater Scout Group is based in Sheerwater, Woking, Surrey.Its members are from all parts of Woking.

Does Sheerwater Scout Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sheerwater 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 Sheerwater Scout Group?

Sheerwater Scout Group's website is http://www.sheerwaterscouts.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/278731).