--- title: "CY Scotland — check charity number SC051377 | CharityCompare" description: "Is CY Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051377. the advancement of education charity based in Dundee City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cy-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-26T08:52:07.147Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer CY Scotland is a registered charity (number SC051377) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £91,379 (year ending 2025-11-30). 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 CY Scotland? Registered charity number SC051377 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dundee City Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30) £91,379 Website [www.comicsyouthscio.uk](https://www.comicsyouthscio.uk/) ## What does CY Scotland do? Comics Youth SCIO is a charity for children and young people aged 8-25, based in Dundee. We deliver comics-based literacy, sequential art, publishing and wellbeing projects, as well as comics workshops at community spaces and other organisations around the city. We are a lived experience led organisation – as young people we struggled with mental ill-health and tackled issues such as chronic illness, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. We use our platform as an organisation to give young people ownership of their own narratives, and our work focuses on building resilience, mental wellb… ## What causes is CY Scotland registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for CY Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. CY Scotland 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=cy-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.comicsyouthscio.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is CY Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. CY Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051377) 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 CY Scotland's charity number? CY Scotland's charity number is SC051377. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051377? Search SC051377 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 CY Scotland do? Comics Youth SCIO is a charity for children and young people aged 8-25, based in Dundee. We deliver comics-based literacy, sequential art, publishing and wellbeing projects, as well as comics workshops at community spaces and other organisations around the city. We are a lived experience led organisation – as young people we struggled with mental ill-health and tackled issues such as chronic illness, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. We use our platform as an organisation to give young people ownership of their own narratives, and our work focuses on building resilience, mental wellb… Does CY Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for CY Scotland. 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 CY Scotland? CY Scotland's website is https://www.comicsyouthscio.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=SC051377).