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title: "Ywam — check charity number SC013315 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ywam a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC013315. the advancement of education charity based in North Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ywam
retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:07:16.653Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ywam is a registered charity (number SC013315) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £400,720 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Ywam?

Registered charity number

SC013315

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

North Ayrshire

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£400,720

Website

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

## What does Ywam do?

To advance the Christian religion through the training and equipping of Christians in all parts of the world, To develop programs and facilities that address people's emotional, social, educational, intellectual and spiritual development to build their community capacity and involvement with society. YWAM Scotland has the objective of knowing God and making him known, by means of activities under the headings of Evangelism, Mercy ministries and Training

## What causes is Ywam registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ywam yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ywam 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 Ywam a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ywam is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC013315) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Ywam's charity number?

Ywam's charity number is SC013315. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC013315?

Search SC013315 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Ywam do?

To advance the Christian religion through the training and equipping of Christians in all parts of the world, To develop programs and facilities that address people's emotional, social, educational, intellectual and spiritual development to build their community capacity and involvement with society. YWAM Scotland has the objective of knowing God and making him known, by means of activities under the headings of Evangelism, Mercy ministries and Training

Does Ywam have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ywam. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Ywam?

Ywam's website is http://www.ywamscotland.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07,
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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC013315).