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Caracol - Youth Community Development is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment.
Caracol - Youth Community Development (number 1096971) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Caracol - Youth Community Development do?
Caracol - a youth development arts project based in Arenal on the Belize-Guatemala Border. Using creative & expressive arts Caracol builds the confidence & self-esteem of children & young people while promoting intercultural understanding between young Belizeans & Guatemalans. Workshops, exchange and scholarships enable young people to become peer educators, decision-makers and community leaders.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Caracol
Previous names on the register
Caracol-Ycd
Where it says it operates
Belize · Guatemala
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
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Caracol - Youth Community Development's charity number is 1096971. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Caracol - Youth Community Development do?
Caracol - a youth development arts project based in Arenal on the Belize-Guatemala Border. Using creative & expressive arts Caracol builds the confidence & self-esteem of children & young people while promoting intercultural understanding between young Belizeans & Guatemalans. Workshops, exchange and scholarships enable young people to become peer educators, decision-makers and community leaders.
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Caracol - Youth Community Development?
The register records Caracol - Youth Community Development as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Caracol - Youth Community Development previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Caracol - Youth Community Development: Caracol-Ycd.
When was Caracol - Youth Community Development registered as a charity?
Caracol - Youth Community Development was entered on the register on 10 April 2003.