--- title: "Stafford District Scout Council — check charity number 524528 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stafford District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 524528. Education/training charity based in Stafford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stafford-district-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-25T20:52:40.941Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stafford District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 524528) 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 £74,712 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Stafford District Scout Council? Registered charity number 524528 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stafford Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £74,712 ## What does Stafford District Scout Council do? The objectives of the group are as a unit of the Scout Association.The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities. ## What causes is Stafford District Scout Council registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stafford District Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stafford 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=stafford-district-scout-council&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stafford District Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Stafford District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 524528) 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 Stafford District Scout Council's charity number? Stafford District Scout Council's charity number is 524528. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 524528? Search 524528 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 Stafford District Scout Council do? The objectives of the group are as a unit of the Scout Association.The Aim of The Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local national and international communities. Does Stafford District Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stafford 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 Stafford District Scout Council? Stafford 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/524528).