Registered charity · No. SC013949Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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YDance
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
YDance is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
YDance (number SC013949) 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 YDance do?
YDance - Scottish Youth Dance is the award-winning national dance organisation for children and young people in Scotland. Working through key partnerships in education, culture, health, and sport, we provide a local and national programme across four strategic areas: Engage, Perform, Learn and Connect to increase access to the power and joy of dance.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for YDance
Answers YDance gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does YDance's money come from?
YDance reported £508k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £487k (96%), other income £15k (3%), trading and fundraising events £3,644 (1%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£487k · 96%
Other income£15k · 3%
Trading and fundraising events£3,644 · 1%
Investments£1,931 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Scottish Youth Dance
Where it says it operates
Glasgow City
What causes is YDance registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
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The register data used for this profile lists YDance as a registered charity (number SC013949) 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 YDance's charity number?
YDance's charity number is SC013949. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does YDance do?
YDance - Scottish Youth Dance is the award-winning national dance organisation for children and young people in Scotland. Working through key partnerships in education, culture, health, and sport, we provide a local and national programme across four strategic areas: Engage, Perform, Learn and Connect to increase access to the power and joy of dance.
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How can I donate to YDance?
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Where does YDance's money come from?
YDance reported £508k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £487k (96%), other income £15k (3%), trading and fundraising events £3,644 (1%).
When was YDance registered as a charity?
YDance was entered on the register on 20 January 1989.