YWCA Scotland

Quick facts about YWCA Scotland

What is YWCA Scotland?

YWCA Scotland is a science & technology charitable company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The Young Women’s Movement (YWM) is Scotland’s national organisation for young women’s leadership and rights. We work with young women and girls aged 12-30 to build a movement embedded in safe spaces and wellbeing where young women can come together and access resources, networks and platforms to collectively challenge inequality, lead social change and reimagine our world. We are working toward a Scotland where young women and girls are meaningfully heard, valued and supported to lead collective action and enact transformational change throughout society, systems and structures and we do this through our wide range of programmes, research, policy and campaigns. Young women are at the heart of everything we do. We are informed, shaped and led by and for young women. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes' The objects for which the company is established are to advance education among women, especially those under 30, in issues related to them so far as charitable in law, to relieve their needs resulting from poverty and to promote any other charitable purpose for the benefit of women. The company shall seek to pursue such objects by any appropriate means including but without limitation: 5.1 promoting the personal and social development of women and young people. 5.2 promoting participation, leadership and active citizenship in society by women and young people. 5.3 developing and participating in youth, community or education projects which further the objects of the company. 5.4 identifying and responding to women and young people in marginalised groups and communities through the quality provision of resources, services and facilities. 5.5 raising public awareness and support for the needs and views of women and young people, which are relevant to the objects of the company. 5.6 providing training, lifelong learning, personal development and volunteering opportunities. 5.7 providing opportunities to explore feminism in an intersectional context with women and young people of all faiths and none. 5.8 contributing to policy development to promote and secure the social inclusion of women. 5.9 working in partnership with local, national and international organisations to further the objects of the company. and 5.10 doing anything else which is lawful and furthers the objects of the company.

When was YWCA Scotland founded?

YWCA Scotland was founded in 2003.

Where is YWCA Scotland located?

Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is YWCA Scotland's annual budget?

Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £651,899. 100% of expenses go to program services.

Is YWCA Scotland trustworthy?

YWCA Scotland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 out of 100 (Partial 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 YWCA Scotland's registration number?

Registration: SC034132 (United Kingdom).

What is YWCA Scotland's website?

https://www.youngwomenscot.org/

Are donations to YWCA Scotland 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.