Is Venture Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Venture Scotland as a registered charity (number SC013901) 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 Venture Scotland's charity number?

Venture Scotland's charity number is SC013901. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC013901?

Search SC013901 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 Venture Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Venture Scotland. 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 Venture Scotland?

Venture Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.venturescotland.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 Venture Scotland registered as a charity?

Venture Scotland was entered on the register on 12 April 1989.

Registered charity · No. SC013901Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Venture Scotland

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

Venture Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, 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 Venture Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £439,171
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £607,253
Registered charity number: SC013901
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.venturescotland.org.uk

Quick answer

Venture Scotland (number SC013901) 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 Venture Scotland do?

Every year, our team engage with up to 100 marginalised young people (YP) aged 16-30. They live in areas of social deprivation where poverty, health inequality, unemployment, crime and alcohol/substance misuse problems are most prevalent. Using Scotland’s natural environments and person-centred practice, we deliver 5 months of powerful and progressive personal development through our Challenge Yourself, Discover Yourself and Next Steps programmes. We provide YP with the tools and strategies to navigate the ups and downs of life and improve their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Ventu…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Venture Scotland

Answers Venture Scotland 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 April 1989
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Venture Scotland registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe 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 Venture Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Venture Scotland. 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 Venture Scotland?

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Venture Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Venture Scotland as a registered charity (number SC013901) 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 Venture Scotland's charity number?: Venture Scotland's charity number is SC013901. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC013901?: Search SC013901 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 Venture Scotland do?: Every year, our team engage with up to 100 marginalised young people (YP) aged 16-30. They live in areas of social deprivation where poverty, health inequality, unemployment, crime and alcohol/substance misuse problems are most prevalent. Using Scotland’s natural environments and person-centred practice, we deliver 5 months of powerful and progressive personal development through our Challenge Yourself, Discover Yourself and Next Steps programmes. We provide YP with the tools and strategies to navigate the ups and downs of life and improve their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Ventu…
Does Venture Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Venture Scotland. 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 Venture Scotland?: Venture Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.venturescotland.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 Venture Scotland registered as a charity?: Venture Scotland was entered on the register on 12 April 1989.

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.