--- title: "St Matthews Church Youth Centre — check charity number 522742 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Matthews Church Youth Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 522742. Religious Activities charity based in St. Matthews Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-matthews-church-youth-centre retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:44:46.303Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Matthews Church Youth Centre is a registered charity (number 522742) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £10,057 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Matthews Church Youth Centre? Registered charity number 522742 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St. Matthews Close Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £10,057 ## What does St Matthews Church Youth Centre do? The building owned by the charity is rented out, and operated as a day nursery by an independent company. The income generated after meeting expenses is used for the support of various projects working with children and young people. ## What causes is St Matthews Church Youth Centre registered for? Religious ActivitiesAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Matthews Church Youth Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Matthews Church 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-matthews-church-youth-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Matthews Church Youth Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. St Matthews Church Youth Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 522742) 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 Matthews Church Youth Centre's charity number? St Matthews Church Youth Centre's charity number is 522742. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 522742? Search 522742 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 Matthews Church Youth Centre do? The building owned by the charity is rented out, and operated as a day nursery by an independent company. The income generated after meeting expenses is used for the support of various projects working with children and young people. Does St Matthews Church Youth Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Matthews Church 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 Matthews Church Youth Centre? St Matthews Church 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/522742).