--- title: "Creative Youth Network — check charity number 266318 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Creative Youth Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 266318. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Kingswood Estate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/creative-youth-network retrieved: 2026-08-19T17:26:05.199Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Creative Youth Network is a registered charity (number 266318) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £3,358,086 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Creative Youth Network? Registered charity number 266318 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location The Kingswood Estate Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,358,086 Website [www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk](http://www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk/) ## What does Creative Youth Network do? Opportunities, courses and activities for young people with a focus on excellence in the arts and those most disadvantaged in our society. Maintenance and provision of buildings for youth and other community activities.Provision of Youth Services ## What causes is Creative Youth Network registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Creative Youth Network yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Creative Youth Network 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=creative-youth-network&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Creative Youth Network a legitimate charity? Yes. Creative Youth Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 266318) 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 Creative Youth Network's charity number? Creative Youth Network's charity number is 266318. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 266318? Search 266318 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 Creative Youth Network do? Opportunities, courses and activities for young people with a focus on excellence in the arts and those most disadvantaged in our society. Maintenance and provision of buildings for youth and other community activities.Provision of Youth Services Does Creative Youth Network have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Creative Youth Network. 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 Creative Youth Network? Creative Youth Network's website is http://www.creativeyouthnetwork.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/266318).