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title: "Hitchin Youth Trust — check charity number 302398 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hitchin Youth Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 302398. Education/training charity based in Lambourne House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hitchin-youth-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:06:09.024Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hitchin Youth Trust is a registered charity (number 302398) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £265,429 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Hitchin Youth Trust?

Registered charity number

302398

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Lambourne House

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£265,429

Website

[hitchinyouthtrust.co.uk](http://hitchinyouthtrust.co.uk/)

## What does Hitchin Youth Trust do?

We are a registered charity whose aim is to encourage activities for young people up to the age of 26. We can help clubs, associations and educational groups and individuals. We also provide a venue for the use of youth groups. Through careful management of our investments we can provide financial assistance.

## What causes is Hitchin Youth Trust registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hitchin Youth Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hitchin Youth Trust 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Hitchin Youth Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hitchin Youth Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 302398) 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 Hitchin Youth Trust's charity number?

Hitchin Youth Trust's charity number is 302398. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 302398?

Search 302398 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 Hitchin Youth Trust do?

We are a registered charity whose aim is to encourage activities for young people up to the age of 26. We can help clubs, associations and educational groups and individuals. We also provide a venue for the use of youth groups. Through careful management of our investments we can provide financial assistance.

Does Hitchin Youth Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hitchin Youth Trust. 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 Hitchin Youth Trust?

Hitchin Youth Trust's website is http://hitchinyouthtrust.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/302398).