--- title: "Mercread Youth Centre — check charity number 1201236 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mercread Youth Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201236. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Mercread Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mercread-youth-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:47:37.294Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mercread Youth Centre is a registered charity (number 1201236) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; recreation. Its latest reported income was £77,061 (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 Mercread Youth Centre? Registered charity number 1201236 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Mercread Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £77,061 ## What does Mercread Youth Centre do? The object of the CIO is to support and empower children and young people torealise their potential in life, through educative and leisure activities. ## What causes is Mercread Youth Centre registered for? General Charitable PurposesRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mercread Youth Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mercread Youth Centre 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=mercread-youth-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mercread Youth Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Mercread Youth Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201236) 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 Mercread Youth Centre's charity number? Mercread Youth Centre's charity number is 1201236. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1201236? Search 1201236 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 Mercread Youth Centre do? The object of the CIO is to support and empower children and young people torealise their potential in life, through educative and leisure activities. Does Mercread Youth Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mercread Youth Centre. 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 Mercread Youth Centre? Mercread Youth Centre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1201236).