--- title: "Maritime Youth Group — check charity number 522978 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Maritime Youth Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 522978. Education/training charity based in Kingsdown Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/maritime-youth-group retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:10:38.791Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Maritime Youth Group is a registered charity (number 522978) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,125 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Maritime Youth Group? Registered charity number 522978 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Kingsdown Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,125 Website [www.maritimeyouthgroup.co.uk](http://www.maritimeyouthgroup.co.uk/) ## What does Maritime Youth Group do? The Maritime Youth Group is a small independent charity. Aims are: To advance skills in the area of education and learning among local residents and surrounding areas and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the training and development of young people who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances. ## What causes is Maritime Youth Group registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Maritime Youth Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Maritime Youth Group 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=maritime-youth-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.maritimeyouthgroup.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Maritime Youth Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Maritime Youth Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 522978) 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 Maritime Youth Group's charity number? Maritime Youth Group's charity number is 522978. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 522978? Search 522978 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 Maritime Youth Group do? The Maritime Youth Group is a small independent charity. Aims are: To advance skills in the area of education and learning among local residents and surrounding areas and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the training and development of young people who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances. Does Maritime Youth Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maritime Youth Group. 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 Maritime Youth Group? Maritime Youth Group's website is http://www.maritimeyouthgroup.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/522978).