--- title: "Youth Scotland — check charity number SC000501 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Youth Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000501. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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/youth-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:29:22.672Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Youth Scotland is a registered charity (number SC000501) 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 citizenship or community development; 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 £2,041,211 (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 Scotland? Registered charity number SC000501 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,041,211 Website [www.youthscotland.org.uk](http://www.youthscotland.org.uk/) ## What does Youth Scotland do? Our Mission Is to support young people to achieve their full potential. Our Vision Is a country which values community-based youth work and its positive impact on young people’s lives. Our Pillars As a national youth work organisation, Youth Scotland’s work is expansive and varied, but much of what we do can be put in four key areas of community-based youth work that we call our 4 Pillars: 1. Membership: supporting our member youth groups 2. Programmes: youth leadership and national programmes 3. Training: training volunteers and youth workers 4. Youth awards: accredited youth awards ## What causes is Youth Scotland registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 Youth Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Youth Scotland 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-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.youthscotland.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Youth Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Youth Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000501) 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 Scotland's charity number? Youth Scotland's charity number is SC000501. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000501? Search SC000501 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 Scotland do? Our Mission Is to support young people to achieve their full potential. Our Vision Is a country which values community-based youth work and its positive impact on young people’s lives. Our Pillars As a national youth work organisation, Youth Scotland’s work is expansive and varied, but much of what we do can be put in four key areas of community-based youth work that we call our 4 Pillars: 1. Membership: supporting our member youth groups 2. Programmes: youth leadership and national programmes 3. Training: training volunteers and youth workers 4. Youth awards: accredited youth awards Does Youth Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Youth Scotland. 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 Scotland? Youth Scotland's website is http://www.youthscotland.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=SC000501).