--- title: "Ywca of Great Britain — check charity number 249895 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ywca of Great Britain a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 249895. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lancaster. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ywca-of-great-britain retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:27:06.187Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ywca of Great Britain is a registered charity (number 249895) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £74 (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 Ywca of Great Britain? Registered charity number 249895 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Lancaster Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £74 Website [www.ywcagb.org.uk](http://www.ywcagb.org.uk/) ## What does Ywca of Great Britain do? TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE,IN PARTICULAR YOUNG WOMEN UNDER 30,THE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR EDUCATION AND TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE THEIR POVERTY OR HARDSHIP, WORKING FROM A CHRISTIAN VALUE BASE.TO ENCOURAGE THE SOCIAL,PHYSICAL,SPIRITUAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TO PROMOTE THE LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY OF YOUNG WOMEN. ## What causes is Ywca of Great Britain registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ywca of Great Britain yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ywca of Great Britain 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=ywca-of-great-britain&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ywcagb.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ywca of Great Britain a legitimate charity? Yes. Ywca of Great Britain is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 249895) 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 Ywca of Great Britain's charity number? Ywca of Great Britain's charity number is 249895. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 249895? Search 249895 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 Ywca of Great Britain do? TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE,IN PARTICULAR YOUNG WOMEN UNDER 30,THE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR EDUCATION AND TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE THEIR POVERTY OR HARDSHIP, WORKING FROM A CHRISTIAN VALUE BASE.TO ENCOURAGE THE SOCIAL,PHYSICAL,SPIRITUAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TO PROMOTE THE LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY OF YOUNG WOMEN. Does Ywca of Great Britain have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ywca of Great Britain. 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 Ywca of Great Britain? Ywca of Great Britain's website is http://www.ywcagb.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/249895).