--- title: "Waltham Forest Scout District — check charity number 1119788 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Waltham Forest Scout District a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1119788. Education/training charity based in Beech Hall Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/waltham-forest-scout-district retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:26:36.250Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Waltham Forest Scout District is a registered charity (number 1119788) 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 £50,990 (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 Waltham Forest Scout District? Registered charity number 1119788 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Beech Hall Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £50,990 Website [www.wf-scouts.org.uk](http://www.wf-scouts.org.uk/) ## What does Waltham Forest Scout District do? The District is part of the Greater London North East Scout County which provides Scouting to young people in the London Boroughs north east of the river Thames.The District seeks to provide advice and support for Scout Groups and Explorer Scout Units in the Borough of Waltham Forest. ## What causes is Waltham Forest Scout District registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Waltham Forest Scout District yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Waltham Forest Scout District 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=waltham-forest-scout-district&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wf-scouts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Waltham Forest Scout District a legitimate charity? Yes. Waltham Forest Scout District is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1119788) 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 Waltham Forest Scout District's charity number? Waltham Forest Scout District's charity number is 1119788. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1119788? Search 1119788 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 Waltham Forest Scout District do? The District is part of the Greater London North East Scout County which provides Scouting to young people in the London Boroughs north east of the river Thames.The District seeks to provide advice and support for Scout Groups and Explorer Scout Units in the Borough of Waltham Forest. Does Waltham Forest Scout District have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Waltham Forest Scout District. 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 Waltham Forest Scout District? Waltham Forest Scout District's website is http://www.wf-scouts.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/1119788).