Is Yams a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Yams as a registered charity (number SC048442) 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 Yams's charity number?

Yams's charity number is SC048442. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048442?

Search SC048442 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 Yams have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Yams. 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 Yams?

Yams's website listed in our register data is http://www.yams.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 Yams registered as a charity?

Yams was entered on the register on 6 June 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048442SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Yams

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

Yams is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the saving of lives, 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 Yams?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £81,400
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £86,619
Registered charity number: SC048442
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Lanarkshire
Website: www.yams.org.uk

Quick answer

Yams (number SC048442) 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 Yams do?

We address mental health concerns that affect people at different stages, for example raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing, counselling support, drop-in support and activities, 1:1 sessions and group work delivery. Providing early access to support to assist with empowering people to address their problems at an early stage which will have a positive impact on reducing the burden on statutory services such as GP’s, social work services, CAMHS and secondary mental health services.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Yams

Answers Yams gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 6 June 2018
Also known as: You Are My Sunshine
Where it says it operates: North Lanarkshire

What causes is Yams registered for?

the advancement of healththe saving of livesthe 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 Yams yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Yams a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Yams as a registered charity (number SC048442) 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 Yams's charity number?: Yams's charity number is SC048442. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048442?: Search SC048442 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 Yams do?: We address mental health concerns that affect people at different stages, for example raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing, counselling support, drop-in support and activities, 1:1 sessions and group work delivery. Providing early access to support to assist with empowering people to address their problems at an early stage which will have a positive impact on reducing the burden on statutory services such as GP’s, social work services, CAMHS and secondary mental health services.
Does Yams have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Yams. 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 Yams?: Yams's website listed in our register data is http://www.yams.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 Yams registered as a charity?: Yams was entered on the register on 6 June 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.