--- title: "York Children's Trust — check charity number 222279 | CharityCompare" description: "Is York Children's Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 222279. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Harrogate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/york-children-s-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:29:19.649Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer York Children's Trust is a registered charity (number 222279) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £107,369 (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 York Children's Trust? Registered charity number 222279 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Harrogate Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £107,369 ## What does York Children's Trust do? Grants must benefit/enhance the lives of children and young people under 25 living within a 20 mile radius of the centre of York. Applications are considered for educational, social and medical assistance where no stautory funding is available. Grants are awarded to children's/ young people's groups based in and around York but not to national organisations and charities without a clear York link. ## What causes is York Children's Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for York Children's Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. York Children's Trust 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=york-children-s-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is York Children's Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. York Children's Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 222279) 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 York Children's Trust's charity number? York Children's Trust's charity number is 222279. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 222279? Search 222279 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 York Children's Trust do? Grants must benefit/enhance the lives of children and young people under 25 living within a 20 mile radius of the centre of York. Applications are considered for educational, social and medical assistance where no stautory funding is available. Grants are awarded to children's/ young people's groups based in and around York but not to national organisations and charities without a clear York link. Does York Children's Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for York Children's Trust. 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 York Children's Trust? York Children's Trust 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/222279).