--- title: "St Martin's Youth Centre — check charity number 522878 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Martin's Youth Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 522878. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Gooch Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-martin-s-youth-centre retrieved: 2026-08-25T15:38:21.125Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Martin's Youth Centre is a registered charity (number 522878) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £105,466 (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 St Martin's Youth Centre? Registered charity number 522878 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Gooch Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £105,466 Website [www://smycc.blogspot.com](http://www//smycc.blogspot.com) ## What does St Martin's Youth Centre do? The Centre provides activities for young people aged 10-19. The programme includes media & music, arts, crafts & dance workshops, sports activities, holiday programmes, residentials and open access sessions. For those involved in/likely to be involved in, antisocial/criminal behaviour the Centre provides alternative challenges. The Centre is a community resource which can be hired for events. ## What causes is St Martin's Youth Centre registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Martin's Youth Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Martin's 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=st-martin-s-youth-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www//smycc.blogspot.com) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Martin's Youth Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. St Martin's Youth Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 522878) 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 St Martin's Youth Centre's charity number? St Martin's Youth Centre's charity number is 522878. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 522878? Search 522878 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 St Martin's Youth Centre do? The Centre provides activities for young people aged 10-19. The programme includes media & music, arts, crafts & dance workshops, sports activities, holiday programmes, residentials and open access sessions. For those involved in/likely to be involved in, antisocial/criminal behaviour the Centre provides alternative challenges. The Centre is a community resource which can be hired for events. Does St Martin's Youth Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Martin's 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 St Martin's Youth Centre? St Martin's Youth Centre's website is http://www://smycc.blogspot.com — 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/522878).