Young Enterprise

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Young Enterprise is a UK-based charity that provides enterprise, financial, and employability education programs for young people.

Oxford, United Kingdom
young-enterprise.org.uk

About Young Enterprise

Young Enterprise is a national education charity in the United Kingdom that helps young people build skills in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness. Through school-based and extracurricular programmes such as its Company Programme and Start Up initiatives, it enables students to create and run real businesses, connect with volunteer business mentors, and gain hands-on experience of how the world of work and enterprise operates.([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Enterprise?utm_source=openai))

A charge from “Young Enterprise Sale” on a bank or card statement is most likely related to a payment or donation connected to one of these programmes—for example, buying products from a student-run mini-company at a Young Enterprise trade fair, paying entry or participation fees through a school, or making an online donation to support the charity’s activities. Schools sometimes process these payments centrally on behalf of pupils and parents, which can make the descriptor look unfamiliar. It is not indicative of a subscription service; charges are usually one-off, tied to specific events or purchases.

To verify the charge, cardholders should first check with the relevant school, college, or youth group to see if they or their child took part in a Young Enterprise activity or purchased goods from a Young Enterprise student company around the transaction date. Receipts may have been issued by the school, the student company, or via the Young Enterprise online payment portals. If the charge is still unclear, you can contact Young Enterprise directly using the contact details on their official website and provide the date, amount, and any Web ID shown on your statement so they can help trace it. If you suspect fraud and cannot link the payment to any participation or purchase, contact your card issuer to dispute or block further transactions.

Bank Statement Variations

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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Young Enterprise.

  1. Young Enterprise Sale Web ID: 9215986202

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a “Young Enterprise Sale” charge on my card statement?

A “Young Enterprise Sale” charge usually relates to a purchase from a student-run business or participation in a Young Enterprise programme, often made via a school or at a Young Enterprise event such as a trade fair or competition. Schools sometimes collect these payments on behalf of the charity, so the descriptor may not clearly show the school’s name.

Is Young Enterprise a subscription service that will keep charging me?

No. Young Enterprise is a charity and most payments are one-off, for example buying products from a Young Enterprise student company or paying a programme-related fee. They do not typically operate automatic consumer subscriptions; recurring charges would more likely be scheduled donations you have explicitly set up.

How can I confirm which Young Enterprise activity this payment relates to?

Start by checking with the school, college, or youth organisation connected to you or your child to see if they participated in a Young Enterprise programme or bought items from a student company around that date. If they cannot identify it, contact Young Enterprise via the contact form or phone number on young-enterprise.org.uk with the amount, date, and Web ID from your statement so they can investigate.([young-enterprise.org.uk](https://www.young-enterprise.org.uk/?utm_source=openai))

Can I get a refund for a Young Enterprise Sale transaction?

Refunds are usually handled by the organisation or student company that took the payment—for example, the school or event organiser—under their own refund policy. Contact the school or group first, provide proof of payment, and explain why you are requesting a refund. If the payment was taken directly through Young Enterprise (for example, via an online payment link), reach out to Young Enterprise’s support team through their website with your transaction details.

Why does the descriptor show a Web ID like 9215986202?

The Web ID or reference number in the descriptor is an internal tracking code used by the payment processor and Young Enterprise (or the school) to identify the specific transaction. Providing this Web ID, together with the date and amount, will help them quickly locate your payment when you contact them with a query.

How do I contact Young Enterprise about a billing question?

Visit young-enterprise.org.uk and use the ‘Contact’ or ‘Get in touch’ section to find the main office email address, phone number, or contact form. Include your full name, the last four digits of your card, the transaction date and amount, and any Web ID shown on your statement so they can route your enquiry to the appropriate finance or programme team.([young-enterprise.org.uk](https://www.young-enterprise.org.uk/?utm_source=openai))

Could this Young Enterprise charge be fraudulent if I don’t recognise it?

If neither you nor any family member participated in a Young Enterprise event, bought items from a student company, or agreed to donate, the charge could be erroneous or fraudulent. First, rule out legitimate activity by speaking to relevant schools or youth groups; if nothing matches, contact Young Enterprise for verification. If they cannot trace the payment, report it to your card issuer and request their fraud investigation and dispute process.

Will Young Enterprise store or reuse my card details for future charges?

Young Enterprise typically uses third-party payment processors and complies with data protection and payment security standards. They do not normally reuse card details without explicit consent, such as when setting up a regular donation. If you are concerned about future charges, you can ask Young Enterprise or your school how the payment was processed, and request cancellation of any recurring donation or have your card details removed where applicable.

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