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title: "Specialist Youth Work — check charity number 1186588 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Specialist Youth Work a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186588. Economic/community Development/employment charity based in Burgess Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/specialist-youth-work
retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:08:04.139Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Specialist Youth Work is a registered charity (number 1186588) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: economic/community development/employment; recreation. Its latest reported income was £20,498 (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 Specialist Youth Work?

Registered charity number

1186588

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Burgess Hill

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£20,498

Website

[www.specialistyouthwork.org](http://www.specialistyouthwork.org/)

## What does Specialist Youth Work do?

To provide positive educational activities, learning and new skills for all young people aged 10-19, projects include activities such as: Sports, Youth Clubs, Arts, LGBTQ, SEND, Young Carers, Group Work, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and much more to ensure we support the growth, skills knowledge and development of young people and to prepare them for independent living within

## What causes is Specialist Youth Work registered for?

Economic/community Development/employmentRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Specialist Youth Work yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Specialist Youth Work 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Specialist Youth Work a legitimate charity?

Yes. Specialist Youth Work is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186588) 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 Specialist Youth Work's charity number?

Specialist Youth Work's charity number is 1186588. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1186588?

Search 1186588 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 Specialist Youth Work do?

To provide positive educational activities, learning and new skills for all young people aged 10-19, projects include activities such as: Sports, Youth Clubs, Arts, LGBTQ, SEND, Young Carers, Group Work, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and much more to ensure we support the growth, skills knowledge and development of young people and to prepare them for independent living within

Does Specialist Youth Work have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Specialist Youth Work. 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 Specialist Youth Work?

Specialist Youth Work's website is http://www.specialistyouthwork.org — 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/1186588).