--- title: "Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO) — check charity number SC052387 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052387. the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily i" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/young-at-heart-deeside-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:27:26.148Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC052387) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £5,025 (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 Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO)? Registered charity number SC052387 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £5,025 Website [www.youngatheartdeeside.org.uk](http://www.youngatheartdeeside.org.uk/) ## What does Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO) do? We are set up to provide a connection with older people in the rural communities in Deeside. We do this through twice-weekly social spaces, activities, and events. We also deliver 350 Christmas Cheer care packages each year to our most vulnerable older people. Our members are often rurally isolated, caring for others, with long-term illnesses or bereaved, and we make them feel part of the community and grow their self-confidence through informal social prescribing. ## What causes is Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO) registered for? the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO) 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=young-at-heart-deeside-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.youngatheartdeeside.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052387) 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 Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO)'s charity number? Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO)'s charity number is SC052387. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052387? Search SC052387 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 Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO) do? We are set up to provide a connection with older people in the rural communities in Deeside. We do this through twice-weekly social spaces, activities, and events. We also deliver 350 Christmas Cheer care packages each year to our most vulnerable older people. Our members are often rurally isolated, caring for others, with long-term illnesses or bereaved, and we make them feel part of the community and grow their self-confidence through informal social prescribing. Does Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO). 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 Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO)? Young At Heart Deeside (SCIO)'s website is http://www.youngatheartdeeside.org.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=SC052387).