--- title: "Anchor Youth — check charity number 1210500 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Anchor Youth a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1210500. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Unit 13 Freeland Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/anchor-youth retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:05:26.901Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Anchor Youth is a registered charity (number 1210500) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £29,223 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Anchor Youth? Registered charity number 1210500 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Unit 13 Freeland Park Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £29,223 Website [anchoryouth.org](http://anchoryouth.org/) ## What does Anchor Youth do? We run a free, volunteer-led youth drop-in centre for 12 to 17-year-olds in Loughborough. We provide a safe, welcoming space for young people to build friendships, access informal mentoring, and engage in positive activities that support their wellbeing, confidence and personal development. ## What causes is Anchor Youth registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Anchor Youth yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Anchor Youth 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=anchor-youth&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://anchoryouth.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Anchor Youth a legitimate charity? Yes. Anchor Youth is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1210500) 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 Anchor Youth's charity number? Anchor Youth's charity number is 1210500. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1210500? Search 1210500 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 Anchor Youth do? We run a free, volunteer-led youth drop-in centre for 12 to 17-year-olds in Loughborough. We provide a safe, welcoming space for young people to build friendships, access informal mentoring, and engage in positive activities that support their wellbeing, confidence and personal development. Does Anchor Youth have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Anchor Youth. 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 Anchor Youth? Anchor Youth's website is http://anchoryouth.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/1210500).