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title: "YMCA West Kent — check charity number 803529 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is YMCA West Kent a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 803529. General Charitable Purposes charity based in YMCA West Kent. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ymca-west-kent
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:19:22.896Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

YMCA West Kent is a registered charity (number 803529) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 West Kent?

Registered charity number

803529

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

YMCA West Kent

Website

[WestKentYMCA.org.uk](http://westkentymca.org.uk/)

## What does YMCA West Kent do?

Helping Young People Build Their Future by: Housing Training Outreach Enterprise Support CounsellingSkills for life for work & for livingChristian charity committed to helping:-Young People in need regardless of gender, sexuality, race, ability, faith-Vulnerable adults [learning/physical disability, MH issues]www.WestKentYMCA.org.uk/filmPassion 4 diversity empowering staff & clients

## What causes is YMCA West Kent registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for YMCA West Kent yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. YMCA West Kent 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is YMCA West Kent a legitimate charity?

Yes. YMCA West Kent is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 803529) 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 West Kent's charity number?

YMCA West Kent's charity number is 803529. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 803529?

Search 803529 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 West Kent do?

Helping Young People Build Their Future by: Housing Training Outreach Enterprise Support CounsellingSkills for life for work & for livingChristian charity committed to helping:-Young People in need regardless of gender, sexuality, race, ability, faith-Vulnerable adults [learning/physical disability, MH issues]www.WestKentYMCA.org.uk/filmPassion 4 diversity empowering staff & clients

Does YMCA West Kent have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for YMCA West Kent. 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 West Kent?

YMCA West Kent's website is http://WestKentYMCA.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/803529).