Is Renfrew YMCA SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Renfrew YMCA SCIO as a registered charity (number SC042802) 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 Renfrew YMCA SCIO's charity number?

Renfrew YMCA SCIO's charity number is SC042802. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042802?

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Does Renfrew YMCA SCIO have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Renfrew YMCA SCIO?

Renfrew YMCA SCIO's website listed in our register data is https://www.ymca.scot/renfrew/. 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 Renfrew YMCA SCIO registered as a charity?

Renfrew YMCA SCIO was entered on the register on 13 December 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042802SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Renfrew YMCA SCIO

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

Renfrew YMCA SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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.

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What are the key facts about Renfrew YMCA SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £159,499
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £177,137
Registered charity number: SC042802
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire
Website: www.ymca.scot/renfrew

Quick answer

Renfrew YMCA SCIO (number SC042802) 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 Renfrew YMCA SCIO do?

Renfrew YMCA is a community-based charity that supports children, young people and families across Renfrewshire. Its purpose is to provide safe, inclusive and supportive spaces where individuals can build confidence, improve wellbeing and develop the skills they need to thrive. The organisation delivers a wide range of youth work and early intervention programmes, working with individuals from early childhood through to young adulthood. Activities include youth clubs, group work, mentoring and play sessions, all designed to promote personal development, social skills and positive relationshi…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Renfrew YMCA SCIO

Answers Renfrew YMCA SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 13 December 2011
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is Renfrew YMCA SCIO registered for?

the advancement of educationthe 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 intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Renfrew YMCA SCIO yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Renfrew YMCA SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Renfrew YMCA SCIO as a registered charity (number SC042802) 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 Renfrew YMCA SCIO's charity number?: Renfrew YMCA SCIO's charity number is SC042802. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042802?: Search SC042802 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 Renfrew YMCA SCIO do?: Renfrew YMCA is a community-based charity that supports children, young people and families across Renfrewshire. Its purpose is to provide safe, inclusive and supportive spaces where individuals can build confidence, improve wellbeing and develop the skills they need to thrive. The organisation delivers a wide range of youth work and early intervention programmes, working with individuals from early childhood through to young adulthood. Activities include youth clubs, group work, mentoring and play sessions, all designed to promote personal development, social skills and positive relationshi…
Does Renfrew YMCA SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Renfrew YMCA 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 Renfrew YMCA SCIO?: Renfrew YMCA SCIO's website listed in our register data is https://www.ymca.scot/renfrew/. 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 Renfrew YMCA SCIO registered as a charity?: Renfrew YMCA SCIO was entered on the register on 13 December 2011.

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.