Is XL (eXplore Life) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists XL (eXplore Life) as a registered charity (number SC048036) 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 XL (eXplore Life)'s charity number?

XL (eXplore Life)'s charity number is SC048036. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048036?

Search SC048036 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 XL (eXplore Life) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for XL (eXplore Life). 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 XL (eXplore Life)?

XL (eXplore Life) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was XL (eXplore Life) registered as a charity?

XL (eXplore Life) was entered on the register on 4 January 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048036SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

XL (eXplore Life)

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

XL (eXplore Life) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about XL (eXplore Life)?

Reported income · year ending 2024-06-30: £8
Reported spending · year ending 2024-06-30: £60
Registered charity number: SC048036
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire

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XL (eXplore Life) (number SC048036) 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 XL (eXplore Life) do?

We were set up to help young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years in the Garioch region of Aberdeenshire by providing activities that will give them a sense of purpose, give them opportunities to express themselves and help to involve them in some events in the community.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for XL (eXplore Life)

Answers XL (eXplore Life) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 January 2018
Also known as: eXplore Life Youth Project
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is XL (eXplore Life) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for XL (eXplore Life) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score XL (eXplore Life). 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is XL (eXplore Life) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists XL (eXplore Life) as a registered charity (number SC048036) 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 XL (eXplore Life)'s charity number?: XL (eXplore Life)'s charity number is SC048036. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048036?: Search SC048036 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 XL (eXplore Life) do?: We were set up to help young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years in the Garioch region of Aberdeenshire by providing activities that will give them a sense of purpose, give them opportunities to express themselves and help to involve them in some events in the community.
Does XL (eXplore Life) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for XL (eXplore Life). 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 XL (eXplore Life)?: XL (eXplore Life) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was XL (eXplore Life) registered as a charity?: XL (eXplore Life) was entered on the register on 4 January 2018.

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.