--- title: "Youth 1st SCIO — check charity number SC006872 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Youth 1st SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006872. the advancement of education charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/youth-1st-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:27:29.430Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Youth 1st SCIO is a registered charity (number SC006872) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £270,711 (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 Youth 1st SCIO? Registered charity number SC006872 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £270,711 Website [www.youth1st.co.uk](http://www.youth1st.co.uk/) ## What does Youth 1st SCIO do? Our main aim is to support our members who run over 250 youth groups in Fife. We support them with governance, insurance, PVGs, health and safety, youth work activities and training. We also have a number of projects offering a various range of youth work activities including Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing, Climate engagement and Young People in Rural areas. ## What causes is Youth 1st SCIO registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Youth 1st SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Youth 1st 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=youth-1st-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.youth1st.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Youth 1st SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Youth 1st SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006872) 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 Youth 1st SCIO's charity number? Youth 1st SCIO's charity number is SC006872. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC006872? Search SC006872 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 Youth 1st SCIO do? Our main aim is to support our members who run over 250 youth groups in Fife. We support them with governance, insurance, PVGs, health and safety, youth work activities and training. We also have a number of projects offering a various range of youth work activities including Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing, Climate engagement and Young People in Rural areas. Does Youth 1st SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Youth 1st 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 Youth 1st SCIO? Youth 1st SCIO's website is http://www.youth1st.co.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=SC006872).