YWCA England & Wales
Also known as: Platform 51, Y W C a, Young Women's Trust
Young Women's Trust champions young women aged 18 to 30 on low or no pay. Our purpose is to create a more equal world of work and raise young women's incomes. We provide practical help so young women can get ahead, carry out research to shine a spotlight on the realities of their lives and bring together a network of thousands of young women to support each other and campaign for equality.
Activities & Mission
Young Women's Trust champions young women aged 18 to 30 on low or no pay. Our purpose is to create a more equal world of work and raise young women's incomes. We provide practical help so young women can get ahead, carry out research to shine a spotlight on the realities of their lives and bring together a network of thousands of young women to support each other and campaign for equality.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,774,000 | £2,945,000 | £2,265,000 | £15,464,000 | £971,000 | 32 / 215 |
| 2024 | £1,345,000 | £2,823,000 | £2,159,000 | £16,464,000 | £16,464,000 | 29 / 238 |
| 2023 | £1,343,000 | £2,205,000 | £1,580,000 | £17,217,000 | £997,000 | 23 / 150 |
| 2022 | £1,471,000 | £2,327,000 | £1,648,000 | £19,545,000 | £1,093,000 | 27 / 150 |
| 2021 | £1,639,000 | £2,548,000 | £1,994,000 | £19,502,000 | £1,274,000 | 30 / 120 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about YWCA England & Wales
What does YWCA England & Wales do?
Young Women's Trust champions young women aged 18 to 30 on low or no pay. Our purpose is to create a more equal world of work and raise young women's incomes. We provide practical help so young women can get ahead, carry out research to shine a spotlight on the realities of their lives and bring together a network of thousands of young women to support each other and campaign for equality.
How much income did YWCA England & Wales report in 2025?
YWCA England & Wales reported total income of £1.77m and reported expenditure of £2.94m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is YWCA England & Wales?
YWCA England & Wales has a program ratio of 127.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was YWCA England & Wales registered as a charity?
YWCA England & Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 August 1969 as charity number 217868. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs YWCA England & Wales?
YWCA England & Wales is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emma Norris. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does YWCA England & Wales operate?
YWCA England & Wales operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is YWCA England & Wales a registered charity?
Yes — YWCA England & Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 217868.
Details
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Also Known As
- Platform 51
- Y W C a
- Young Women's Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated