Is Canongate Youth (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Canongate Youth (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC000600) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Canongate Youth (SCIO)'s charity number?

Canongate Youth (SCIO)'s charity number is SC000600. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC000600?

Search SC000600 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.

Does Canongate Youth (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Canongate Youth (SCIO)?

Canongate Youth (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.canongateyouth.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Canongate Youth (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Canongate Youth (SCIO) was entered on the register on 1 September 1978.

Registered charity · No. SC000600SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Canongate Youth (SCIO)

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Canongate Youth (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Canongate Youth (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £323,212
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £435,449
Registered charity number: SC000600
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.canongateyouth.org.uk

Quick answer

Canongate Youth (SCIO) (number SC000600) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Canongate Youth (SCIO) do?

Founded in 1977 as the Canongate Youth Project, our roots lie in grassroots community action. The original drop-in club, launched by Reverend Graeme Forbes at Old St Paul’s Church, quickly became a vibrant space for local youth—buzzing with energy, music, and connection. From the early days of northern soul and punk nights that drew over 100 young people, to the development of tailored employability programmes, our journey has always been shaped by the voices and needs of the young people we serve. Over nearly five decades, we’ve evolved in response to the changing lives and challenges of Ed…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Canongate Youth (SCIO)

Answers Canongate Youth (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 September 1978
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Canongate Youth (SCIO) registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Canongate Youth (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Canongate Youth (SCIO). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Canongate Youth (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Canongate Youth (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC000600) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Canongate Youth (SCIO)'s charity number?: Canongate Youth (SCIO)'s charity number is SC000600. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC000600?: Search SC000600 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 Canongate Youth (SCIO) do?: Founded in 1977 as the Canongate Youth Project, our roots lie in grassroots community action. The original drop-in club, launched by Reverend Graeme Forbes at Old St Paul’s Church, quickly became a vibrant space for local youth—buzzing with energy, music, and connection. From the early days of northern soul and punk nights that drew over 100 young people, to the development of tailored employability programmes, our journey has always been shaped by the voices and needs of the young people we serve. Over nearly five decades, we’ve evolved in response to the changing lives and challenges of Ed…
Does Canongate Youth (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Canongate Youth (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 Canongate Youth (SCIO)?: Canongate Youth (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.canongateyouth.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Canongate Youth (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Canongate Youth (SCIO) was entered on the register on 1 September 1978.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.