Young Scot
Young Scot is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Young Scot?
- Registered charity number
- SC029757
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £2,006,114
- Website
- www.youngscot.net
What does Young Scot do?
Young Scot was established to advance the education of young people. to advance the health and wellbeing of young people. to advance the engagement of young people in citizenship and community development. to promote the arts, heritage, culture and public participation in sport to and for the benefit of young people and to promote equality and diversity to and for young people. To do this, we ensure all young people in Scotland are connected to information, opportunities and experiences that support them to live happy and fulfilling lives.
What causes is Young Scot registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Young Scot yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Young Scot 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Young Scot a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Young Scot is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC029757) 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 Scot's charity number?
- Young Scot's charity number is SC029757. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC029757?
- Search SC029757 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 Scot do?
- Young Scot was established to advance the education of young people. to advance the health and wellbeing of young people. to advance the engagement of young people in citizenship and community development. to promote the arts, heritage, culture and public participation in sport to and for the benefit of young people and to promote equality and diversity to and for young people. To do this, we ensure all young people in Scotland are connected to information, opportunities and experiences that support them to live happy and fulfilling lives.
- Does Young Scot have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young Scot. 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 Scot?
- Young Scot's website is http://www.youngscot.net — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.