Is East Rural Youth and Community Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists East Rural Youth and Community Association as a registered charity (number 516749) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is East Rural Youth and Community Association's charity number?

East Rural Youth and Community Association's charity number is 516749. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 516749?

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Does East Rural Youth and Community Association have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to East Rural Youth and Community Association?

East Rural Youth and Community Association's website listed in our register data is http://eryca.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was East Rural Youth and Community Association previously called?

The register lists this previous name for East Rural Youth and Community Association: Hoddlesden Youth and Community Association.

Registered charity · No. 516749

East Rural Youth and Community Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

East Rural Youth and Community Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation.

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What are the key facts about East Rural Youth and Community Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £7,469
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £9,095
Registered charity number: 516749
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 1 Sydney Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: eryca.org.uk

Quick answer

East Rural Youth and Community Association (number 516749) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does East Rural Youth and Community Association do?

To manage the Community Centre building for the community. Fund raise for activities in the community and building running costs. Publish a monthly newsletter. Arrange and support learning activities for the community particularly the Youth. The East Rural Youth & Community Association operates in the only community centre in the East Rural Ward of Blackburn with Darwen.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for East Rural Youth and Community Association

Answers East Rural Youth and Community Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record East Rural Youth and Community Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 September 1985
Also known as: Eryca
Previous names on the register: Hoddlesden Youth and Community Association
Where it says it operates: Blackburn With Darwen

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is East Rural Youth and Community Association registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for East Rural Youth and Community Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score East Rural Youth and Community Association. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is East Rural Youth and Community Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists East Rural Youth and Community Association as a registered charity (number 516749) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is East Rural Youth and Community Association's charity number?: East Rural Youth and Community Association's charity number is 516749. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 516749?: Search 516749 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 East Rural Youth and Community Association do?: To manage the Community Centre building for the community. Fund raise for activities in the community and building running costs. Publish a monthly newsletter. Arrange and support learning activities for the community particularly the Youth. The East Rural Youth & Community Association operates in the only community centre in the East Rural Ward of Blackburn with Darwen.
Does East Rural Youth and Community Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Rural Youth and Community Association. 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 East Rural Youth and Community Association?: East Rural Youth and Community Association's website listed in our register data is http://eryca.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to East Rural Youth and Community Association?: The register does not record East Rural Youth and Community Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was East Rural Youth and Community Association previously called?: The register lists this previous name for East Rural Youth and Community Association: Hoddlesden Youth and Community Association.
When was East Rural Youth and Community Association registered as a charity?: East Rural Youth and Community Association was entered on the register on 12 September 1985.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.