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Winchester Youth Counselling (WYC) provides counselling and other therapeutic activities to young people aged 11-25 experiencing mental health issues in the District of Winchester.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWinchester Youth Counselling is a registered health nonprofit based in Winchester, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its registration number is 1195260. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £553K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Winchester Youth Counselling has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Winchester Youth Counselling is located in Winchester, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Winchester Youth Counselling has £553K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 99% for health charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Winchester Youth Counselling is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has £553K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Winchester Youth Counselling. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Winchester Youth Counselling has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Winchester Youth Counselling (WYC) provides counselling and other therapeutic activities to young people aged 11-25 experiencing mental health issues in the District of Winchester. Winchester Youth Counselling is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Winchester Youth Counselling's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £553K is comparable to the peer average of £1M.
Winchester Youth Counselling is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
4 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
WINCHESTER YOUTH COUNSELLING is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralVolunteers and friends join together to refurbish Winchester Youth Counselling office - Hampshire Chronicle
Winchester Youth Counselling's life-changing impact highlighted in Legacy Action Week - Hampshire Chronicle
New Winchester youth counselling group launch with tree planting event - Hampshire Chronicle
'Horrendous' traffic hits Winchester for second day - Hampshire Chronicle
Winter party a 'glittering success' as more than £1,000 raised for charity - Hampshire Chronicle
Qualified psychologist appointed as new CEO at youth counselling charity - Hampshire Chronicle
Youth counselling charity launches free weekly wellbeing walk-ins at city cafe - Hampshire Chronicle
Exclusive Thoughts From Chris Packham on How to Improve Your Mental Health With Nature - Smiley Movement
Runners delighted to cross finish line and raise thousands for youth counselling - Hampshire Chronicle
Runners take on London Marathon in aid of local youth counselling service - Hampshire Chronicle
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Winchester Youth Counselling
- What is Winchester Youth Counselling?
- Winchester Youth Counselling is a health nonprofit organization based in Winchester, United Kingdom. Winchester Youth Counselling (WYC) provides counselling and other therapeutic activities to young people aged 11-25 experiencing mental health issues in the District of Winchester.
- When was Winchester Youth Counselling founded?
- Winchester Youth Counselling was founded in 2021.
- Where is Winchester Youth Counselling located?
- Headquartered in Winchester, United Kingdom.
- What is Winchester Youth Counselling's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Winchester Youth Counselling trustworthy?
- Winchester Youth Counselling has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Winchester Youth Counselling's registration number?
- Registration: 1195260 (United Kingdom).
- What is Winchester Youth Counselling's website?
- https://www.winchesteryouthcounselling.org
- Are donations to Winchester Youth Counselling tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.