--- title: "Young Lives Matter — check charity number SC055501 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Young Lives Matter a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055501. the advancement of education charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/young-lives-matter retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:13:32.622Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Young Lives Matter is a registered charity (number SC055501) 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 health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Lives Matter? Registered charity number SC055501 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Renfrewshire ## What does Young Lives Matter do? 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 To advance the mental health and emotional well-being of children and young people. 4.2 To advance the education of children and young people by developing their confidence, resilience, life skills and capacity to achieve their full potential. 4.3 To relieve the needs of children and young people who are disadvantaged by poor mental health, emotional distress, social exclusion, or other circumstances affecting their well-being. ## What causes is Young Lives Matter registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe 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 Lives Matter yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Young Lives Matter 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-lives-matter&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Young Lives Matter a legitimate charity? Yes. Young Lives Matter is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055501) 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 Lives Matter's charity number? Young Lives Matter's charity number is SC055501. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055501? Search SC055501 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 Lives Matter do? 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 To advance the mental health and emotional well-being of children and young people. 4.2 To advance the education of children and young people by developing their confidence, resilience, life skills and capacity to achieve their full potential. 4.3 To relieve the needs of children and young people who are disadvantaged by poor mental health, emotional distress, social exclusion, or other circumstances affecting their well-being. Does Young Lives Matter have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young Lives Matter. 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 Lives Matter? Young Lives Matter 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=SC055501).