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title: "Caracol - Youth Community Development — check charity number 1096971 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Caracol - Youth Community Development a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1096971. Education/training charity based in Chesham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/caracol-youth-community-development
retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:23:34.593Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Caracol - Youth Community Development is a registered charity (number 1096971) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £7,183 (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 Caracol - Youth Community Development?

Registered charity number

1096971

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Chesham

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£7,183

Website

[www.caracol.org.uk](http://www.caracol.org.uk/)

## 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.

## What causes is Caracol - Youth Community Development registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Caracol - Youth Community Development yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Caracol - Youth Community Development 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Caracol - Youth Community Development a legitimate charity?

Yes. Caracol - Youth Community Development is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1096971) 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 Caracol - Youth Community Development's charity number?

Caracol - Youth Community Development's charity number is 1096971. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1096971?

Search 1096971 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 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.

Does Caracol - Youth Community Development have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Caracol - Youth Community Development. 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 Caracol - Youth Community Development?

Caracol - Youth Community Development's website is http://www.caracol.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/1096971).