--- title: "South West Youth Ministries — check charity number 1086877 | CharityCompare" description: "Is South West Youth Ministries a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1086877. Education/training charity based in White Cross Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/south-west-youth-ministries retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:18:23.473Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer South West Youth Ministries is a registered charity (number 1086877) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £701,549 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 South West Youth Ministries? Registered charity number 1086877 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location White Cross Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £701,549 Website [www.swym.org.uk](http://www.swym.org.uk/) ## What does South West Youth Ministries do? South West Youth Ministries is a youth ministry that places trainee youth and schools workers with ministry partners (churches and schools-work projects) throughout the South West of England. SWYM seeks to promote local churches and bring them together in an informal association that works together to be as strategic and effective as possible in Christian schools-work and youth ministry. ## What causes is South West Youth Ministries registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for South West Youth Ministries yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. South West Youth Ministries 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=south-west-youth-ministries&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.swym.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is South West Youth Ministries a legitimate charity? Yes. South West Youth Ministries is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1086877) 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 South West Youth Ministries's charity number? South West Youth Ministries's charity number is 1086877. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1086877? Search 1086877 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 South West Youth Ministries do? South West Youth Ministries is a youth ministry that places trainee youth and schools workers with ministry partners (churches and schools-work projects) throughout the South West of England. SWYM seeks to promote local churches and bring them together in an informal association that works together to be as strategic and effective as possible in Christian schools-work and youth ministry. Does South West Youth Ministries have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South West Youth Ministries. 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 South West Youth Ministries? South West Youth Ministries's website is http://www.swym.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/1086877).