--- title: "Youth Focus South West — check charity number 1209073 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Youth Focus South West a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209073. Education/training charity based in Plymouth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/youth-focus-south-west retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:33:42.095Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Youth Focus South West is a registered charity (number 1209073) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £162,789 (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 Focus South West? Registered charity number 1209073 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Plymouth Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £162,789 Website [youthfocussouthwest.org](http://youthfocussouthwest.org/) ## What does Youth Focus South West do? Support and activities for young people to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.Increase or co-ordinate opportunities for young people to engage with service providers in order to adapt services to better meet the needs of that community.Provide events and training for youth workers and organisations to develop their practice and measure their impact ## What causes is Youth Focus South West registered for? Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employmentRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Youth Focus South West yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Youth Focus South West 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-focus-south-west&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://youthfocussouthwest.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Youth Focus South West a legitimate charity? Yes. Youth Focus South West is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209073) 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 Focus South West's charity number? Youth Focus South West's charity number is 1209073. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1209073? Search 1209073 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 Focus South West do? Support and activities for young people to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.Increase or co-ordinate opportunities for young people to engage with service providers in order to adapt services to better meet the needs of that community.Provide events and training for youth workers and organisations to develop their practice and measure their impact Does Youth Focus South West have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Youth Focus South West. 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 Focus South West? Youth Focus South West's website is http://youthfocussouthwest.org — 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/1209073).