--- title: "Bolton Young Men's Christian Association — check charity number 1001884 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bolton Young Men's Christian Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1001884. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 125 Deansgate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bolton-young-men-s-christian-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:27:02.622Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bolton Young Men's Christian Association is a registered charity (number 1001884) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £336,471 (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 Bolton Young Men's Christian Association? Registered charity number 1001884 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 125 Deansgate Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £336,471 Website [www.boltonymca.co.uk](http://www.boltonymca.co.uk/) ## What does Bolton Young Men's Christian Association do? Our main activities :youth and community work, play and children's work, health sports and fitness, Youth Cafe, detached youth work. personal and social development for people who are disadvantaged by poverty, disability, health issues, young offenders, members of minority community groups enabling them to develop and make a positive contribution to the community in which they live., ## What causes is Bolton Young Men's Christian Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bolton Young Men's Christian Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bolton Young Men's Christian Association 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=bolton-young-men-s-christian-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.boltonymca.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bolton Young Men's Christian Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Bolton Young Men's Christian Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1001884) 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 Bolton Young Men's Christian Association's charity number? Bolton Young Men's Christian Association's charity number is 1001884. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1001884? Search 1001884 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 Bolton Young Men's Christian Association do? Our main activities :youth and community work, play and children's work, health sports and fitness, Youth Cafe, detached youth work. personal and social development for people who are disadvantaged by poverty, disability, health issues, young offenders, members of minority community groups enabling them to develop and make a positive contribution to the community in which they live., Does Bolton Young Men's Christian Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bolton Young Men's Christian Association. 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 Bolton Young Men's Christian Association? Bolton Young Men's Christian Association's website is http://www.boltonymca.co.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/1001884).