--- title: "Cumbria Youth Alliance — check charity number 1079508 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cumbria Youth Alliance a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1079508. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Oxford Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cumbria-youth-alliance retrieved: 2026-08-19T20:31:59.076Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cumbria Youth Alliance is a registered charity (number 1079508) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £3,376,699 (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 Cumbria Youth Alliance? Registered charity number 1079508 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Oxford Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,376,699 Website [www.cya.org.uk](http://www.cya.org.uk/) ## What does Cumbria Youth Alliance do? Provision of a range of needs led training and development opportunities for young people aged 13 - 25 to ensure they reach their full potentialProvision of support opportunities for organisations working with children and young peopleDevelopment of new and innovative projects for young people to meet identified needsStrategic representation for the sector ## What causes is Cumbria Youth Alliance registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cumbria Youth Alliance yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cumbria Youth Alliance 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=cumbria-youth-alliance&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cya.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cumbria Youth Alliance a legitimate charity? Yes. Cumbria Youth Alliance is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1079508) 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 Cumbria Youth Alliance's charity number? Cumbria Youth Alliance's charity number is 1079508. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1079508? Search 1079508 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 Cumbria Youth Alliance do? Provision of a range of needs led training and development opportunities for young people aged 13 - 25 to ensure they reach their full potentialProvision of support opportunities for organisations working with children and young peopleDevelopment of new and innovative projects for young people to meet identified needsStrategic representation for the sector Does Cumbria Youth Alliance have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cumbria Youth Alliance. 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 Cumbria Youth Alliance? Cumbria Youth Alliance's website is http://www.cya.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/1079508).