--- title: "John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund — check charity number SC002264 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002264. the advancement of health 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/john-kirkhope-young-endowment-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:58:50.846Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund is a registered charity (number SC002264) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £30,910 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund? Registered charity number SC002264 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £30,910 ## What does John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund do? The charity structure allows for applications to be considered on their merits at their Trustee meetings, where the Trustees undertake a review of the investment portfolio managed on the Trustees behalf with their advisors and consider what funds can be made available to support grants and campaigns. The Trustees focus their efforts toward Scottish and UK charities with a primary focus on Health, Research and Youth. All applications received are collated by the Trust's legal advisors and presented to the Trustees for consideration. ## What causes is John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund 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=john-kirkhope-young-endowment-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002264) 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 John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund's charity number? John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund's charity number is SC002264. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002264? Search SC002264 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 John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund do? The charity structure allows for applications to be considered on their merits at their Trustee meetings, where the Trustees undertake a review of the investment portfolio managed on the Trustees behalf with their advisors and consider what funds can be made available to support grants and campaigns. The Trustees focus their efforts toward Scottish and UK charities with a primary focus on Health, Research and Youth. All applications received are collated by the Trust's legal advisors and presented to the Trustees for consideration. Does John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund. 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 John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund? John Kirkhope Young Endowment Fund 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=SC002264).