About Platform 51

Platform 51 supports girls and women as they take control of their lives.
Girls and women today face problems that are often subtle or misunderstood. Despite shifts in attitude and changes in the law, women are often unheard, isolated and face discrimination. This is costly both to women and to society.

At Platform 51, girls and women are at the heart of all we do.
Our activities, services and campaigns are about things women need and want. We give them a platform to have their say and challenge discrimination.

We want a world where women are in control of their own lives.

Read about our visions, aims and strategy

YWCA of GB and World YWCA

Platform 51 is the operating name of YWCA England & Wales, a registered charity, number 217868. Our company number is 137113 and our registered office is New Barclay House, 234 Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0HP.

Platform 51 is a member of YWCA of Great Britain, the trustee body for the wider YWCA family in Great Britain, taking in our in Scotland and four independent YWCAs in England.

YWCA of GB is a member of World YWCA, whose purpose is to develop the leadership and collective power of women and girls around the world to achieve justice, peace, health, human dignity, freedom and a sustainable environment for all people.

Find out more:

Read our frequently asked questions