--- title: "Dundee Community Youth Orchestra — check charity number SC050225 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dundee Community Youth Orchestra a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050225. 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/dundee-community-youth-orchestra retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:34:46.005Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dundee Community Youth Orchestra is a registered charity (number SC050225) 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. Its latest reported income was £8,035 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Dundee Community Youth Orchestra? Registered charity number SC050225 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dundee City Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £8,035 ## What does Dundee Community Youth Orchestra do? Dundee Community Youth Orchestra has been established to allow young people aged 16-27 to continue to benefit from being part of an orchestra after they have left school. We understand the importance of allowing them to continue to share their love of playing music and the benefits this provides, from a mental health point of view (these can be challenging years for this age group), as well as creating friendship bonds with likeminded individuals. ## What causes is Dundee Community Youth Orchestra registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dundee Community Youth Orchestra yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dundee Community Youth Orchestra 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=dundee-community-youth-orchestra&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dundee Community Youth Orchestra a legitimate charity? Yes. Dundee Community Youth Orchestra is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050225) 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 Dundee Community Youth Orchestra's charity number? Dundee Community Youth Orchestra's charity number is SC050225. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050225? Search SC050225 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 Dundee Community Youth Orchestra do? Dundee Community Youth Orchestra has been established to allow young people aged 16-27 to continue to benefit from being part of an orchestra after they have left school. We understand the importance of allowing them to continue to share their love of playing music and the benefits this provides, from a mental health point of view (these can be challenging years for this age group), as well as creating friendship bonds with likeminded individuals. Does Dundee Community Youth Orchestra have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dundee Community Youth Orchestra. 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 Dundee Community Youth Orchestra? Dundee Community Youth Orchestra does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC050225).