--- title: "Young Scot — check charity number SC029757 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Young Scot a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC029757. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/young-scot retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:11:50.980Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Young Scot is a registered charity (number SC029757) 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 advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £2,006,114 (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 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](http://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? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## 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](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-scot&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.youngscot.net/) ## 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](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=SC029757).