--- title: "Young People and Children First — check charity number 1157870 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Young People and Children First a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157870. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 22 Oxford Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/young-people-and-children-first retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:30:10.227Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Young People and Children First is a registered charity (number 1157870) 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 £666,951 (year ending 2025-09-29). 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 People and Children First? Registered charity number 1157870 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 22 Oxford Road Latest income (year ending 2025-09-29) £666,951 Website [bridgeforyoungpeople.org.uk](https://bridgeforyoungpeople.org.uk/) ## What does Young People and Children First do? Young People and Children First supports young people age 16 - 25 from foster care, or homeless, and making the transition into independent living in West Berkshire. ## What causes is Young People and Children First registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Young People and Children First yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Young People and Children First 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=young-people-and-children-first&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://bridgeforyoungpeople.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Young People and Children First a legitimate charity? Yes. Young People and Children First is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157870) 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 People and Children First's charity number? Young People and Children First's charity number is 1157870. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157870? Search 1157870 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 People and Children First do? Young People and Children First supports young people age 16 - 25 from foster care, or homeless, and making the transition into independent living in West Berkshire. Does Young People and Children First have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young People and Children First. 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 People and Children First? Young People and Children First's website is https://bridgeforyoungpeople.org.uk/ — 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/1157870).