--- title: "YMCA Downslink Group — check charity number 1079570 | CharityCompare" description: "Is YMCA Downslink Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1079570. Education/training charity based in Reed HOUSE. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ymca-downslink-group retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:21:29.796Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer YMCA Downslink Group is a registered charity (number 1079570) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; accommodation/housing; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £16,274,138 (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 YMCA Downslink Group? Registered charity number 1079570 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Reed HOUSE Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £16,274,138 Website [www.ymcadlg.org](http://www.ymcadlg.org/) ## What does YMCA Downslink Group do? Primary objectives include the provision of accomodation, support, advice and therapeutic services, education and training, apprenticeships, leisure and recreational activities, particularly for young people and those who are disadvantaged. ## What causes is YMCA Downslink Group registered for? Education/trainingAccommodation/housingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for YMCA Downslink Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. YMCA Downslink Group 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=ymca-downslink-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ymcadlg.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is YMCA Downslink Group a legitimate charity? Yes. YMCA Downslink Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1079570) 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 YMCA Downslink Group's charity number? YMCA Downslink Group's charity number is 1079570. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1079570? Search 1079570 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 YMCA Downslink Group do? Primary objectives include the provision of accomodation, support, advice and therapeutic services, education and training, apprenticeships, leisure and recreational activities, particularly for young people and those who are disadvantaged. Does YMCA Downslink Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for YMCA Downslink Group. 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 YMCA Downslink Group? YMCA Downslink Group's website is http://www.ymcadlg.org — 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/1079570).