Is Ywam a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ywam as a registered charity (number SC013315) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Ywam's charity number?

Ywam's charity number is SC013315. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC013315?

Search SC013315 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Ywam have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ywam. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Ywam?

Ywam's website listed in our register data is http://www.ywamscotland.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Ywam registered as a charity?

Ywam was entered on the register on 25 February 1982.

Registered charity · No. SC013315Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Ywam

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Ywam is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Ywam?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £400,720
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £342,593
Registered charity number: SC013315
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Ayrshire
Website: www.ywamscotland.org

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Ywam (number SC013315) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Ywam do?

To advance the Christian religion through the training and equipping of Christians in all parts of the world, To develop programs and facilities that address people's emotional, social, educational, intellectual and spiritual development to build their community capacity and involvement with society. YWAM Scotland has the objective of knowing God and making him known, by means of activities under the headings of Evangelism, Mercy ministries and Training

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ywam

Answers Ywam gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 February 1982
Also known as: Youth With A Mission (Scotland) Ltd
Where it says it operates: North Ayrshire

What causes is Ywam registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ywam yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ywam. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Ywam?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ywam a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ywam as a registered charity (number SC013315) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Ywam's charity number?: Ywam's charity number is SC013315. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC013315?: Search SC013315 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Ywam do?: To advance the Christian religion through the training and equipping of Christians in all parts of the world, To develop programs and facilities that address people's emotional, social, educational, intellectual and spiritual development to build their community capacity and involvement with society. YWAM Scotland has the objective of knowing God and making him known, by means of activities under the headings of Evangelism, Mercy ministries and Training
Does Ywam have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ywam. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Ywam?: Ywam's website listed in our register data is http://www.ywamscotland.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Ywam registered as a charity?: Ywam was entered on the register on 25 February 1982.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.