--- title: "Youth Careers Collective — check charity number 1138697 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Youth Careers Collective a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1138697. Education/training charity based in 1 Edcity Walk. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/youth-careers-collective retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:34:15.482Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Youth Careers Collective is a registered charity (number 1138697) 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 £887,024 (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 Youth Careers Collective? Registered charity number 1138697 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 1 Edcity Walk Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £887,024 Website [www.youthcareers.org.uk](http://www.youthcareers.org.uk/) ## What does Youth Careers Collective do? Youth Careers Collective (formerly trading as Spark!) exist to enhance young people's employability skills, knowledge, experience and access, so that they are ready, equipped, motivated and able to transition into sustained employment and rewarding careers. ## What causes is Youth Careers Collective registered for? Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Youth Careers Collective yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Youth Careers Collective 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=youth-careers-collective&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.youthcareers.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Youth Careers Collective a legitimate charity? Yes. Youth Careers Collective is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1138697) 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 Youth Careers Collective's charity number? Youth Careers Collective's charity number is 1138697. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1138697? Search 1138697 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 Youth Careers Collective do? Youth Careers Collective (formerly trading as Spark!) exist to enhance young people's employability skills, knowledge, experience and access, so that they are ready, equipped, motivated and able to transition into sustained employment and rewarding careers. Does Youth Careers Collective have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Youth Careers Collective. 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 Youth Careers Collective? Youth Careers Collective's website is http://www.youthcareers.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/1138697).