--- title: "Spen Valley District Scout Council — check charity number 524812 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Spen Valley District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 524812. Education/training charity based in Cleckheaton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/spen-valley-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:13:49.134Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Spen Valley District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 524812) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £66,499 (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 Spen Valley District Scout Council? Registered charity number 524812 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cleckheaton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £66,499 ## What does Spen Valley District Scout Council do? Scouting ## What causes is Spen Valley District Scout Council registered for? Education/trainingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Spen Valley District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Spen Valley 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=spen-valley-district-scout-council&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Spen Valley District Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Spen Valley District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 524812) 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 Spen Valley District Scout Council's charity number? Spen Valley District Scout Council's charity number is 524812. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 524812? Search 524812 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 Spen Valley District Scout Council do? Scouting Does Spen Valley District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Spen Valley 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 Spen Valley District Scout Council? Spen Valley District Scout Council 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/524812).