--- title: "About Youth — check charity number SC046776 | CharityCompare" description: "Is About Youth a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046776. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/about-youth retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:06:33.734Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer About Youth is a registered charity (number SC046776) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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. Its latest reported income was £134,925 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about About Youth? Registered charity number SC046776 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £134,925 Website [www.AboutYouth.uk](http://www.aboutyouth.uk/) ## What does About Youth do? Provision of youth work projects and services ## What causes is About Youth registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for About Youth yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. About Youth is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=about-youth&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.aboutyouth.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is About Youth a legitimate charity? Yes. About Youth is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046776) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is About Youth's charity number? About Youth's charity number is SC046776. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046776? Search SC046776 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does About Youth do? Provision of youth work projects and services Does About Youth have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for About Youth. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to About Youth? About Youth's website is http://www.AboutYouth.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC046776).