--- title: "SYB, SambaYaBamba — charity SC050632 | CharityCompare" description: "SYB, SambaYaBamba (charity SC050632): income £25,669 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/syb-sambayabamba retrieved: 2026-10-09T00:56:30.696Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC050632SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) SS # SYB, SambaYaBamba Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data SYB, SambaYaBamba is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://sambayabamba.com/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC050632) Work at SYB, SambaYaBamba? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=syb-sambayabamba&type=claim&name=SYB%2C%20SambaYaBamba) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about SYB, SambaYaBamba? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £25,669 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £33,869 Registered charity number SC050632 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Glasgow City Website [sambayabamba.com](https://sambayabamba.com/) Quick answer SYB, SambaYaBamba (number SC050632) 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 SYB, SambaYaBamba do? We deliver 4 principal activity programmes: ? SambaYaBamba adult performing band - weekly rehearsals and regular performances for experienced players. ? SambaYaBamba Youth Street Band - weekly rehearsals and regular performance opportunities for young people aged 11 – 25. ? Beginner workshops - ongoing programme of weekly workshops for beginner players, with a public performance at the end of each block of workshops. ? Events and workshops - working with other organisations and experienced performers from the UK and elsewhere to develop and deliver a programme of activities ranging from large… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for SYB, SambaYaBamba Answers SYB, SambaYaBamba 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 16 December 2020 Also known as Samba Ya Bamba Where it says it operates Glasgow City ## What causes is SYB, SambaYaBamba registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for SYB, SambaYaBamba yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score SYB, SambaYaBamba. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to SYB, SambaYaBamba? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. 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Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does SYB, SambaYaBamba do? We deliver 4 principal activity programmes: ? SambaYaBamba adult performing band - weekly rehearsals and regular performances for experienced players. ? SambaYaBamba Youth Street Band - weekly rehearsals and regular performance opportunities for young people aged 11 – 25. ? Beginner workshops - ongoing programme of weekly workshops for beginner players, with a public performance at the end of each block of workshops. ? Events and workshops - working with other organisations and experienced performers from the UK and elsewhere to develop and deliver a programme of activities ranging from large… Does SYB, SambaYaBamba have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SYB, SambaYaBamba. 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 SYB, SambaYaBamba? SYB, SambaYaBamba's website listed in our register data is https://sambayabamba.com/. 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 SYB, SambaYaBamba registered as a charity? SYB, SambaYaBamba was entered on the register on 16 December 2020. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC050632).