--- title: "You First Advocacy — check charity number SC036839 | CharityCompare" description: "Is You First Advocacy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC036839. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/you-first-advocacy retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:23:56.187Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer You First Advocacy is a registered charity (number SC036839) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £215,063 (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 You First Advocacy? Registered charity number SC036839 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £215,063 Website [www.youfirstadvocacy.org](http://www.youfirstadvocacy.org/) ## What does You First Advocacy do? (1) To relieve poverty and relieve the needs of people with physical and/or mental disabilities, illness and/or impairment by increasing the availability of, and facilitating access to independent advocacy, assistance and representation for the benefit of the citizens of Scotland . (2) To advance education by increasing knowledge and awareness of advocacy and related matters ## What causes is You First Advocacy registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for You First Advocacy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. You First Advocacy 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=you-first-advocacy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.youfirstadvocacy.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is You First Advocacy a legitimate charity? Yes. You First Advocacy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC036839) 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 You First Advocacy's charity number? You First Advocacy's charity number is SC036839. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC036839? Search SC036839 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 You First Advocacy do? (1) To relieve poverty and relieve the needs of people with physical and/or mental disabilities, illness and/or impairment by increasing the availability of, and facilitating access to independent advocacy, assistance and representation for the benefit of the citizens of Scotland . (2) To advance education by increasing knowledge and awareness of advocacy and related matters Does You First Advocacy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for You First Advocacy. 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 You First Advocacy? You First Advocacy's website is http://www.youfirstadvocacy.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=SC036839).