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title: "Wharfedale District Scout Council — check charity number 524827 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wharfedale District Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 524827. Education/training charity based in Otley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wharfedale-district-scout-council
retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:54:07.903Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wharfedale District Scout Council is a registered charity (number 524827) 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. Its latest reported income was £138,278 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Wharfedale District Scout Council?

Registered charity number

524827

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Otley

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£138,278

Website

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

## What does Wharfedale District Scout Council do?

Wharfedale District Scout Council administers the rules of the Scout Association for the Scout Groups in the following communities in Wharfedale - Addingham/Ilkley/Ben Rhydding/Burley/Menston and Otley. [The first 5 named are in Bradford MDC area & Otley is in Leeds CC area]. It also manages the Curly Hill Activity Centre and has oversight of the Reva Water Activity Centre.

## What causes is Wharfedale District Scout Council registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wharfedale District Scout Council yet?

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

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Wharfedale District Scout Council a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wharfedale District Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 524827) 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 Wharfedale District Scout Council's charity number?

Wharfedale District Scout Council's charity number is 524827. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 524827?

Search 524827 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 Wharfedale District Scout Council do?

Wharfedale District Scout Council administers the rules of the Scout Association for the Scout Groups in the following communities in Wharfedale - Addingham/Ilkley/Ben Rhydding/Burley/Menston and Otley. [The first 5 named are in Bradford MDC area & Otley is in Leeds CC area]. It also manages the Curly Hill Activity Centre and has oversight of the Reva Water Activity Centre.

Does Wharfedale District Scout Council have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wharfedale 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 Wharfedale District Scout Council?

Wharfedale District Scout Council's website is http://www.wharfedalescouts.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/524827).