--- title: "Switch Youth Community Organisation — check charity number 1178666 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Switch Youth Community Organisation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178666. Education/training charity based in 33 King Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/switch-youth-community-organisation retrieved: 2026-08-26T10:39:02.679Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Switch Youth Community Organisation is a registered charity (number 1178666) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £24,057 (year ending 2018-12-31). 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 Switch Youth Community Organisation? Registered charity number 1178666 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 33 King Street Latest income (year ending 2018-12-31) £24,057 ## What does Switch Youth Community Organisation do? Switch provides educational and recreational activities for children and young people in a range of community settings in the Blackburn with Darwen area. Our activities are largely delivered by trained community based volunteers and generally take place in the evenings, weekends and during school holidays. ## What causes is Switch Youth Community Organisation registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Switch Youth Community Organisation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Switch Youth Community Organisation 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=switch-youth-community-organisation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Switch Youth Community Organisation a legitimate charity? Yes. Switch Youth Community Organisation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178666) 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 Switch Youth Community Organisation's charity number? Switch Youth Community Organisation's charity number is 1178666. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178666? Search 1178666 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 Switch Youth Community Organisation do? Switch provides educational and recreational activities for children and young people in a range of community settings in the Blackburn with Darwen area. Our activities are largely delivered by trained community based volunteers and generally take place in the evenings, weekends and during school holidays. Does Switch Youth Community Organisation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Switch Youth Community Organisation. 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 Switch Youth Community Organisation? Switch Youth Community Organisation 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/1178666).