--- title: "Vale of York Athletic Community — check charity number 1197044 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Vale of York Athletic Community a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197044. Amateur Sport charity based in Scott Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/vale-of-york-athletic-community retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:20:19.485Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Vale of York Athletic Community is a registered charity (number 1197044) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £19,344 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Vale of York Athletic Community? Registered charity number 1197044 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Scott Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £19,344 Website [www.valeofyork.com](https://www.valeofyork.com/) ## What does Vale of York Athletic Community do? The advancement of amateur sport by providing facilities for athletics and healthy recreation in a friendly, safe environment which is for the benefit of children and adults in Selby, York and the surrounding area. ## What causes is Vale of York Athletic Community registered for? Amateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Vale of York Athletic Community yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Vale of York Athletic Community 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=vale-of-york-athletic-community&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.valeofyork.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Vale of York Athletic Community a legitimate charity? Yes. Vale of York Athletic Community is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197044) 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 Vale of York Athletic Community's charity number? Vale of York Athletic Community's charity number is 1197044. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197044? Search 1197044 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 Vale of York Athletic Community do? The advancement of amateur sport by providing facilities for athletics and healthy recreation in a friendly, safe environment which is for the benefit of children and adults in Selby, York and the surrounding area. Does Vale of York Athletic Community have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vale of York Athletic Community. 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 Vale of York Athletic Community? Vale of York Athletic Community's website is https://www.valeofyork.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/1197044).