--- title: "Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB — check charity number SC048509 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048509. 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/royal-scottish-country-dance-society-rscds-youth-branch-rscds-yb retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:13:21.082Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB is a registered charity (number SC048509) 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 advancement of public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £32,555 (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 Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB? Registered charity number SC048509 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Dundee City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £32,555 Website [www.rscds-youth.org](http://www.rscds-youth.org/) ## What does Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB do? The constitutional aims of RSCDS Youth Branch are: • To encourage youth membership. • To develop a communication vehicle specific to age group. • To be worldwide, flexible and not location-based. • To increase the influence of Youth within the society. • To give young dancers an increased sense of identity and community. • To be represented at AGM by delegates. • To identify potential members for the Youth Services Committee (YSC) and other society committees. RSCDS Youth Branch performs these aims by operating Scottish country dance events for young dancers, writing travel grants to members… ## What causes is Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of public participation in sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB 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=royal-scottish-country-dance-society-rscds-youth-branch-rscds-yb&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rscds-youth.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048509) 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 Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB's charity number? Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB's charity number is SC048509. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048509? Search SC048509 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 Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB do? The constitutional aims of RSCDS Youth Branch are: • To encourage youth membership. • To develop a communication vehicle specific to age group. • To be worldwide, flexible and not location-based. • To increase the influence of Youth within the society. • To give young dancers an increased sense of identity and community. • To be represented at AGM by delegates. • To identify potential members for the Youth Services Committee (YSC) and other society committees. RSCDS Youth Branch performs these aims by operating Scottish country dance events for young dancers, writing travel grants to members… Does Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB. 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 Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB? Royal Scottish Country Dance Society/ RSCDS Youth Branch/ RSCDS YB's website is http://www.rscds-youth.org — 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=SC048509).