--- title: "Apollo Youth Club — check charity number 290271 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Apollo Youth Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 290271. Education/training charity based in Reading. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/apollo-youth-club retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:41:38.057Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Apollo Youth Club is a registered charity (number 290271) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £73,445 (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 Apollo Youth Club? Registered charity number 290271 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Reading Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £73,445 Website [www.apolloyouthclub.org.uk](http://www.apolloyouthclub.org.uk/) ## What does Apollo Youth Club do? To advance the education of the public resident in Reading and the neighbourhood in the art, history and culture of people of African and Caribbean origin. ## What causes is Apollo Youth Club registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Apollo Youth Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Apollo Youth Club 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=apollo-youth-club&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.apolloyouthclub.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Apollo Youth Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Apollo Youth Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 290271) 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 Apollo Youth Club's charity number? Apollo Youth Club's charity number is 290271. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 290271? Search 290271 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 Apollo Youth Club do? To advance the education of the public resident in Reading and the neighbourhood in the art, history and culture of people of African and Caribbean origin. Does Apollo Youth Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Apollo Youth Club. 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 Apollo Youth Club? Apollo Youth Club's website is http://www.apolloyouthclub.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/290271).