Is Ywca of Great Britain a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ywca of Great Britain as a registered charity (number 249895) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Ywca of Great Britain's charity number?

Ywca of Great Britain's charity number is 249895. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 249895?

Search 249895 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.

Does Ywca of Great Britain have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ywca of Great Britain. 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 Ywca of Great Britain?

Ywca of Great Britain's website listed in our register data is http://www.ywcagb.org.uk. 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.

What was Ywca of Great Britain previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Ywca of Great Britain: The Young Women's Christian Association of Great Britain (the Unincorporated Body).

When was Ywca of Great Britain registered as a charity?

Ywca of Great Britain was entered on the register on 2 November 1966.

Registered charity · No. 249895

Ywca of Great Britain

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Ywca of Great Britain is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Ywca of Great Britain?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £74
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,751
Registered charity number: 249895
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Lancaster
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.ywcagb.org.uk

Quick answer

Ywca of Great Britain (number 249895) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Ywca of Great Britain do?

TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE,IN PARTICULAR YOUNG WOMEN UNDER 30,THE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR EDUCATION AND TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE THEIR POVERTY OR HARDSHIP, WORKING FROM A CHRISTIAN VALUE BASE.TO ENCOURAGE THE SOCIAL,PHYSICAL,SPIRITUAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TO PROMOTE THE LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY OF YOUNG WOMEN.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ywca of Great Britain

Answers Ywca of Great Britain gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Ywca of Great Britain as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 November 1966
Also known as: Ywca
Previous names on the register: The Young Women's Christian Association of Great Britain (the Unincorporated Body)
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Ywca of Great Britain registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ywca of Great Britain yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ywca of Great Britain. 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 Ywca of Great Britain?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ywca of Great Britain a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ywca of Great Britain as a registered charity (number 249895) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Ywca of Great Britain's charity number?: Ywca of Great Britain's charity number is 249895. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 249895?: Search 249895 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 Ywca of Great Britain do?: TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE,IN PARTICULAR YOUNG WOMEN UNDER 30,THE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR EDUCATION AND TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE THEIR POVERTY OR HARDSHIP, WORKING FROM A CHRISTIAN VALUE BASE.TO ENCOURAGE THE SOCIAL,PHYSICAL,SPIRITUAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TO PROMOTE THE LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY OF YOUNG WOMEN.
Does Ywca of Great Britain have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ywca of Great Britain. 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 Ywca of Great Britain?: Ywca of Great Britain's website listed in our register data is http://www.ywcagb.org.uk. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Ywca of Great Britain?: The register does not record Ywca of Great Britain as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Ywca of Great Britain previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Ywca of Great Britain: The Young Women's Christian Association of Great Britain (the Unincorporated Body).
When was Ywca of Great Britain registered as a charity?: Ywca of Great Britain was entered on the register on 2 November 1966.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.