--- title: "Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation — check charity number 1168537 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168537. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Worgret Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/purbeck-youth-and-community-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:56:03.722Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation is a registered charity (number 1168537) 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 £236,012 (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 Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation? Registered charity number 1168537 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Worgret Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £236,012 Website [www.pycf.co.uk](http://www.pycf.co.uk/) ## What does Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation do? Continue to provide a location for the Wareham Youth Club and other community users.Provide education, activities and fun, support and advisory services to young people in a safe location that promotes their safety, wellbeing and participation in their local community. Develop the use of the location such that it is used to its maximum potential.Employ qualified youth workers & generate income ## What causes is Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation 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=purbeck-youth-and-community-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pycf.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168537) 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 Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation's charity number? Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation's charity number is 1168537. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168537? Search 1168537 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 Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation do? Continue to provide a location for the Wareham Youth Club and other community users.Provide education, activities and fun, support and advisory services to young people in a safe location that promotes their safety, wellbeing and participation in their local community. Develop the use of the location such that it is used to its maximum potential.Employ qualified youth workers & generate income Does Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation. 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 Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation? Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation's website is http://www.pycf.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/1168537).