Charity Status

All Scout Units are independent charities. However, those based in England and Wales may not be required to register with the Charity Commission as they have been ‘excepted’ by a ruling of the Charity Commission who, in their most recent guidance, have confirmed that Scout Units only have to register if:

• Their income is more than £100,000, or
• They have permanent endowment (a rare interest in land/building or other assets which cannot be spent as ‘income’) and their income is £5,000 or over; or
• They own land or buildings and their income is £5,000 or over.

It is important to note that even excepted and unregistered charities still remain subject to general charity law and the rules of the Charity Commission which may investigate matters where there is proper cause for concern.

The Charity Number for East Norfolk District Scout Council is:304137 (and is registered under the original name of Great Yarmouth District Scouts Council).