--- title: "Blue Watch Youth Centre — check charity number 1047550 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blue Watch Youth Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1047550. Education/training charity based in Ryhope. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blue-watch-youth-centre retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:50:55.267Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blue Watch Youth Centre is a registered charity (number 1047550) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £272,033 (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 Blue Watch Youth Centre? Registered charity number 1047550 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ryhope Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £272,033 Website [bluewatchyouth.com](http://bluewatchyouth.com/) ## What does Blue Watch Youth Centre do? Blue Watch is a resource for children, young people and families living in Sunderland East and its surrounding area. It provides recreational and leisure activities, services for those who are/at risk of homelessness/temporary accommodation, substance misuse, excluded from education, social media exploitation, debt and limited opportunities due to age, gender, infirmity or disability. ## What causes is Blue Watch Youth Centre registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blue Watch Youth Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blue Watch Youth Centre 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=blue-watch-youth-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://bluewatchyouth.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blue Watch Youth Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Blue Watch Youth Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1047550) 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 Blue Watch Youth Centre's charity number? Blue Watch Youth Centre's charity number is 1047550. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1047550? Search 1047550 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 Blue Watch Youth Centre do? Blue Watch is a resource for children, young people and families living in Sunderland East and its surrounding area. It provides recreational and leisure activities, services for those who are/at risk of homelessness/temporary accommodation, substance misuse, excluded from education, social media exploitation, debt and limited opportunities due to age, gender, infirmity or disability. Does Blue Watch Youth Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blue Watch Youth Centre. 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 Blue Watch Youth Centre? Blue Watch Youth Centre's website is http://bluewatchyouth.com — 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/1047550).