--- title: "Whitehorse Youth Centre — check charity number 302979 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Whitehorse Youth Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 302979. Education/training charity based in 171 St. James's Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/whitehorse-youth-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:51:35.942Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Whitehorse Youth Centre is a registered charity (number 302979) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. 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 Whitehorse Youth Centre? Registered charity number 302979 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 171 St. James's Road ## What does Whitehorse Youth Centre do? To promote the mental, physical and spiritual well being of young people, especially those in poor circumstances resident in the London Borough of Croydon, by providing facilities for their education and recreation. ## What causes is Whitehorse Youth Centre registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Whitehorse Youth Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Whitehorse 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=whitehorse-youth-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Whitehorse Youth Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Whitehorse Youth Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 302979) 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 Whitehorse Youth Centre's charity number? Whitehorse Youth Centre's charity number is 302979. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 302979? Search 302979 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 Whitehorse Youth Centre do? To promote the mental, physical and spiritual well being of young people, especially those in poor circumstances resident in the London Borough of Croydon, by providing facilities for their education and recreation. Does Whitehorse Youth Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse Youth Centre? Whitehorse 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/302979).