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Edinburgh, Scotland Reg: SC034132 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About YWCA Scotland

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 …

Founded
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show YWCA Scotland with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 51 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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YWCA Scotland is a registered education nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its registration number is SC034132. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £652K in annual revenue.

YWCA Scotland's official registration number is SC034132, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

YWCA Scotland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

YWCA Scotland is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, YWCA Scotland has £652K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

YWCA Scotland is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £652K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, YWCA Scotland is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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... YWCA Scotland is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £652K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.

YWCA Scotland is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC034132.

You can verify YWCA Scotland in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to YWCA Scotland directly through its donation page (https://youngwomenscot.org/donate/). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to YWCA Scotland are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

YWCA Scotland is based in Edinburgh in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

YWCA Scotland was first registered in 2003, making it approximately 23 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
100% to programs
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.3M revenue
FY2021
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2003
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about YWCA Scotland

What is YWCA Scotland?
YWCA Scotland is a education 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 approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is YWCA Scotland trustworthy?
YWCA Scotland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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.