--- title: "Citadel Youth Centre SCIO — check charity number SC047933 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Citadel Youth Centre SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047933. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/citadel-youth-centre-scio retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:08:52.027Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Citadel Youth Centre SCIO is a registered charity (number SC047933) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £735,846 (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 Citadel Youth Centre SCIO? Registered charity number SC047933 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £735,846 Website [www.thecitadel.scot](https://www.thecitadel.scot/) ## What does Citadel Youth Centre SCIO do? The Citadel continues to provide high quality universal and targeted services to support children, young people and their families in Leith and the wider area, responding directly to the expressed needs of the local community. We have a long history of working in partnership with local agencies including schools, social work, other youth and community agencies as well as local families and local businesses. It is important that we retain the balance between open access provision alongside more specialised services that allows Citadel to develop, maintain and sustain long-term relationships wi… ## What causes is Citadel Youth Centre SCIO registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Citadel Youth Centre SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Citadel Youth Centre 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=citadel-youth-centre-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.thecitadel.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Citadel Youth Centre SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Citadel Youth Centre SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047933) 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 Citadel Youth Centre SCIO's charity number? Citadel Youth Centre SCIO's charity number is SC047933. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047933? Search SC047933 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 Citadel Youth Centre SCIO do? The Citadel continues to provide high quality universal and targeted services to support children, young people and their families in Leith and the wider area, responding directly to the expressed needs of the local community. We have a long history of working in partnership with local agencies including schools, social work, other youth and community agencies as well as local families and local businesses. It is important that we retain the balance between open access provision alongside more specialised services that allows Citadel to develop, maintain and sustain long-term relationships wi… Does Citadel Youth Centre SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Citadel Youth Centre 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 Citadel Youth Centre SCIO? Citadel Youth Centre SCIO's website is https://www.thecitadel.scot — 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=SC047933).