--- title: "Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry — check charity number 1137059 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1137059. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Elm Ridge Methodist Church. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/darlington-area-churches-youth-ministry retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:13:47.048Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry is a registered charity (number 1137059) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £84,538 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry? Registered charity number 1137059 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Elm Ridge Methodist Church Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £84,538 Website [www.dacym.co.uk](http://www.dacym.co.uk/) ## What does Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry do? DACYM works from an inclusive Christian value base, using the principles of informal education and community development. It is our aim that through this work, the lives of young people will be transformed educationally, socially and spiritually, thus empowering them to achieve their full potential. ## What causes is Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry 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=darlington-area-churches-youth-ministry&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dacym.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry a legitimate charity? Yes. Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1137059) 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 Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry's charity number? Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry's charity number is 1137059. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1137059? Search 1137059 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 Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry do? DACYM works from an inclusive Christian value base, using the principles of informal education and community development. It is our aim that through this work, the lives of young people will be transformed educationally, socially and spiritually, thus empowering them to achieve their full potential. Does Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry. 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 Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry? Darlington Area Churches Youth Ministry's website is http://www.dacym.co.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/1137059).