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title: "Young Lives Consortium — check charity number 1170269 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Young Lives Consortium a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170269. Education/training charity based in Lightwaves. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/young-lives-consortium
retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:10:24.086Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Young Lives Consortium is a registered charity (number 1170269) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £301,521 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Young Lives Consortium?

Registered charity number

1170269

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Lightwaves

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£301,521

Website

[www.younglives.net](http://www.younglives.net/)

## What does Young Lives Consortium do?

YLC facilitates networks, training and partnerships alongside our members VCSE and partners. This assists in identifying key issues for children, young people and families. We then work with our members and young people to grow their organisations and promote joint working and best practice to improve outcomes for children, young people and families in the Wakefield District.

## What causes is Young Lives Consortium registered for?

Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Young Lives Consortium yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Young Lives Consortium 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Young Lives Consortium a legitimate charity?

Yes. Young Lives Consortium is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170269) 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 Young Lives Consortium's charity number?

Young Lives Consortium's charity number is 1170269. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1170269?

Search 1170269 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 Young Lives Consortium do?

YLC facilitates networks, training and partnerships alongside our members VCSE and partners. This assists in identifying key issues for children, young people and families. We then work with our members and young people to grow their organisations and promote joint working and best practice to improve outcomes for children, young people and families in the Wakefield District.

Does Young Lives Consortium have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young Lives Consortium. 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 Young Lives Consortium?

Young Lives Consortium's website is http://www.younglives.net — 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/1170269).