Is Elgin Youth Development Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Elgin Youth Development Group as a registered charity (number SC028216) 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 Elgin Youth Development Group's charity number?

Elgin Youth Development Group's charity number is SC028216. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC028216?

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Does Elgin Youth Development Group have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Elgin Youth Development Group?

Elgin Youth Development Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.elginyouthcafe.org. 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 Elgin Youth Development Group registered as a charity?

Elgin Youth Development Group was entered on the register on 12 November 1999.

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Elgin Youth Development Group

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

Elgin Youth Development Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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.

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What are the key facts about Elgin Youth Development Group?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £387,913
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £470,409
Registered charity number: SC028216
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Moray
Website: www.elginyouthcafe.org

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Elgin Youth Development Group (number SC028216) 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 Elgin Youth Development Group do?

Elgin Youth Development Group was established in 1998 in response to concerns that young people did not have a safe space to meet and socialise. Since then, we have developed as an organisation to include a thriving youth café, The Warehouse, a social enterprise, The Inkwell & a new training café which provides employability opportunities for young people. As an organisation, we now support young people from 11 to 24 through both our youth work provision & our employability services. While we are an inclusive organisation, we aim to work with young people who are considered the most vulnerabl…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Elgin Youth Development Group

Answers Elgin Youth Development Group 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: 12 November 1999
Where it says it operates: Moray

What causes is Elgin Youth Development Group 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 Elgin Youth Development Group yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Elgin Youth Development Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Elgin Youth Development Group as a registered charity (number SC028216) 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 Elgin Youth Development Group's charity number?: Elgin Youth Development Group's charity number is SC028216. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC028216?: Search SC028216 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 Elgin Youth Development Group do?: Elgin Youth Development Group was established in 1998 in response to concerns that young people did not have a safe space to meet and socialise. Since then, we have developed as an organisation to include a thriving youth café, The Warehouse, a social enterprise, The Inkwell & a new training café which provides employability opportunities for young people. As an organisation, we now support young people from 11 to 24 through both our youth work provision & our employability services. While we are an inclusive organisation, we aim to work with young people who are considered the most vulnerabl…
Does Elgin Youth Development Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Elgin Youth Development Group. 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 Elgin Youth Development Group?: Elgin Youth Development Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.elginyouthcafe.org. 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 Elgin Youth Development Group registered as a charity?: Elgin Youth Development Group was entered on the register on 12 November 1999.

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.