Is Ygam a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ygam as a registered charity (number SC053482) 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 Ygam's charity number?

Ygam's charity number is SC053482. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053482?

Search SC053482 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 Ygam have reviews and complaints?

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

Ygam's website listed in our register data is https://www.ygam.org/. 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 Ygam registered as a charity?

Ygam was entered on the register on 8 July 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053482Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Ygam

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

Ygam is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Ygam?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,785,260
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,103,219
Registered charity number: SC053482
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.ygam.org

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Ygam (number SC053482) 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 Ygam do?

The advancement of mental and physical health and wellbeing through the provision of training, education, resources, and strategic partnerships to support the interests of children, young people, and other vulnerable groups, preventing harms related to gaming, gambling and online behaviours through education and earlier intervention. and The advancement of science through research and understanding of matters relating to gaming, gambling and online behaviours amongst children, young people and other vulnerable groups, with a focus on the prevention of harms.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ygam

Answers Ygam 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: 8 July 2024
Also known as: Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Ygam registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ygam yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ygam a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ygam as a registered charity (number SC053482) 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 Ygam's charity number?: Ygam's charity number is SC053482. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053482?: Search SC053482 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 Ygam do?: The advancement of mental and physical health and wellbeing through the provision of training, education, resources, and strategic partnerships to support the interests of children, young people, and other vulnerable groups, preventing harms related to gaming, gambling and online behaviours through education and earlier intervention. and The advancement of science through research and understanding of matters relating to gaming, gambling and online behaviours amongst children, young people and other vulnerable groups, with a focus on the prevention of harms.
Does Ygam have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ygam. 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 Ygam?: Ygam's website listed in our register data is https://www.ygam.org/. 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 Ygam registered as a charity?: Ygam was entered on the register on 8 July 2024.

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.