--- title: "YMCA Fairthorne Housing — check charity number 1146415 | CharityCompare" description: "Is YMCA Fairthorne Housing a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1146415. Education/training charity based in Botley Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ymca-fairthorne-housing retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:21:59.069Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer YMCA Fairthorne Housing is a registered charity (number 1146415) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £2,132,000 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Fairthorne Housing? Registered charity number 1146415 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Botley Road Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £2,132,000 Website [www.ymca-fg.org](http://www.ymca-fg.org/) ## What does YMCA Fairthorne Housing do? YMCA Fairthorne Housing provides housing programmes, primarily for young people, within a supportive environment. Currently based in Southampton, Basingstoke and the Isle of Wight, there are 132 flats of single occupancy and 9 units for young mothers and their babies. Some additional youth work is delivered for young people in the locality. ## What causes is YMCA Fairthorne Housing registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for YMCA Fairthorne Housing yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. YMCA Fairthorne Housing 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-fairthorne-housing&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ymca-fg.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is YMCA Fairthorne Housing a legitimate charity? Yes. YMCA Fairthorne Housing is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1146415) 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 Fairthorne Housing's charity number? YMCA Fairthorne Housing's charity number is 1146415. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1146415? Search 1146415 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 Fairthorne Housing do? YMCA Fairthorne Housing provides housing programmes, primarily for young people, within a supportive environment. Currently based in Southampton, Basingstoke and the Isle of Wight, there are 132 flats of single occupancy and 9 units for young mothers and their babies. Some additional youth work is delivered for young people in the locality. Does YMCA Fairthorne Housing have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for YMCA Fairthorne Housing. 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 Fairthorne Housing? YMCA Fairthorne Housing's website is http://www.ymca-fg.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/1146415).