Is Edinburgh Young Carers a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Young Carers as a registered charity (number SC026270) 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 Edinburgh Young Carers's charity number?

Edinburgh Young Carers's charity number is SC026270. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC026270?

Search SC026270 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 Edinburgh Young Carers have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Young Carers. 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 Edinburgh Young Carers?

Edinburgh Young Carers's website listed in our register data is http://www.youngcarers.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 Edinburgh Young Carers registered as a charity?

Edinburgh Young Carers was entered on the register on 12 March 1997.

Registered charity · No. SC026270Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Edinburgh Young Carers

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

Edinburgh Young Carers is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Edinburgh Young Carers?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £891,356
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £762,081
Registered charity number: SC026270
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.youngcarers.org.uk

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Edinburgh Young Carers (number SC026270) 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 Edinburgh Young Carers do?

Edinburgh Young Carers is a voluntary organisation that provides respite and support to young people living in North and South-East Edinburgh, between the ages of 5 and 25, who care for somebody at home. We aim to improve the lives and wellbeing of young carers by raising awareness, offering emotional and practical support and by giving each young person the opportunity to take a break from their caring role and have fun in a friendly, supportive environment where they can be themselves and leave worries behind.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Young Carers

Answers Edinburgh Young Carers 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”.

Where does Edinburgh Young Carers's money come from?

Edinburgh Young Carers reported £636 total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £636 (100%).

Investments£636 · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 March 1997
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Edinburgh Young Carers registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Young Carers yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Edinburgh Young Carers. 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

What should you check before donating to Edinburgh Young Carers?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Young Carers a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Young Carers as a registered charity (number SC026270) 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 Edinburgh Young Carers's charity number?: Edinburgh Young Carers's charity number is SC026270. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC026270?: Search SC026270 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 Edinburgh Young Carers do?: Edinburgh Young Carers is a voluntary organisation that provides respite and support to young people living in North and South-East Edinburgh, between the ages of 5 and 25, who care for somebody at home. We aim to improve the lives and wellbeing of young carers by raising awareness, offering emotional and practical support and by giving each young person the opportunity to take a break from their caring role and have fun in a friendly, supportive environment where they can be themselves and leave worries behind.
Does Edinburgh Young Carers have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Young Carers. 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 Edinburgh Young Carers?: Edinburgh Young Carers's website listed in our register data is http://www.youngcarers.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.
Where does Edinburgh Young Carers's money come from?: Edinburgh Young Carers reported £636 total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £636 (100%).
When was Edinburgh Young Carers registered as a charity?: Edinburgh Young Carers was entered on the register on 12 March 1997.

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.