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title: "Youth Encouragement Services Uganda — check charity number 1216193 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Youth Encouragement Services Uganda a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216193. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/youth-encouragement-services-uganda
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:33:41.522Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Youth Encouragement Services Uganda is a registered charity (number 1216193) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. 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 Youth Encouragement Services Uganda?

Registered charity number

1216193

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Church Road

Website

[www.yesuganda.org](http://www.yesuganda.org/)

## What does Youth Encouragement Services Uganda do?

YES Uganda works with children and young people through education support, mentoring, discipleship and community outreach. The charity partners with families, churches and schools to provide care, life skills and spiritual encouragement, helping young people grow in confidence, responsibility and hope for the future.

## What causes is Youth Encouragement Services Uganda registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Youth Encouragement Services Uganda yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Youth Encouragement Services Uganda 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Youth Encouragement Services Uganda a legitimate charity?

Yes. Youth Encouragement Services Uganda is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216193) 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 Youth Encouragement Services Uganda's charity number?

Youth Encouragement Services Uganda's charity number is 1216193. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216193?

Search 1216193 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 Youth Encouragement Services Uganda do?

YES Uganda works with children and young people through education support, mentoring, discipleship and community outreach. The charity partners with families, churches and schools to provide care, life skills and spiritual encouragement, helping young people grow in confidence, responsibility and hope for the future.

Does Youth Encouragement Services Uganda have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Youth Encouragement Services Uganda. 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 Youth Encouragement Services Uganda?

Youth Encouragement Services Uganda's website is http://www.yesuganda.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/1216193).