--- title: "Colne Valley Youth and Community Association — check charity number 1012242 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Colne Valley Youth and Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1012242. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Harvil Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/colne-valley-youth-and-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:47:14.107Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Colne Valley Youth and Community Association is a registered charity (number 1012242) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £47,532 (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 Colne Valley Youth and Community Association? Registered charity number 1012242 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Harvil Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £47,532 Website [www.hoac.net](http://www.hoac.net/) ## What does Colne Valley Youth and Community Association do? Outdoor Education includes a wide range of water and land activities. Included are sailing, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, rafting, Dragon boating, Bell boating, team building and leadership challenges, archery, caving, climbing and abseiling, high ropes and low ropes. ## What causes is Colne Valley Youth and Community Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Colne Valley Youth and Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Colne Valley Youth and Community 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=colne-valley-youth-and-community-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hoac.net/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Colne Valley Youth and Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Colne Valley Youth and Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1012242) 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 Colne Valley Youth and Community Association's charity number? Colne Valley Youth and Community Association's charity number is 1012242. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1012242? Search 1012242 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 Colne Valley Youth and Community Association do? Outdoor Education includes a wide range of water and land activities. Included are sailing, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, rafting, Dragon boating, Bell boating, team building and leadership challenges, archery, caving, climbing and abseiling, high ropes and low ropes. Does Colne Valley Youth and Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colne Valley Youth and Community 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 Colne Valley Youth and Community Association? Colne Valley Youth and Community Association's website is http://www.hoac.net — 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/1012242).