Is YMCA Aberdeen a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists YMCA Aberdeen as a registered charity (number SC013487) 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 YMCA Aberdeen's charity number?

YMCA Aberdeen's charity number is SC013487. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC013487?

Search SC013487 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 YMCA Aberdeen have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for YMCA Aberdeen. 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 YMCA Aberdeen?

YMCA Aberdeen's website listed in our register data is http://www.aberdeenymca.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 YMCA Aberdeen registered as a charity?

YMCA Aberdeen was entered on the register on 9 June 1920.

Registered charity · No. SC013487Unincorporated association

YMCA Aberdeen

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

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

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What are the key facts about YMCA Aberdeen?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £329,468
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £333,444
Registered charity number: SC013487
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen
Website: www.aberdeenymca.org.uk

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YMCA Aberdeen (number SC013487) 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 YMCA Aberdeen do?

The advancement of Christian religion within the Christian ethos of the YMCA, welcoming persons of other religious faiths and those of none. the advancement of education, citizenship, community development, health, public participation in sport. relief of those in need and prevention or relief of poverty. This is done by the delivery of: • high quality children's clubs for primary aged children daily. • innovative holiday club programmes for children and young people during school holiday periods. • innovative youth work programmes to mentor young people. • innovative detached street sport p…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for YMCA Aberdeen

Answers YMCA Aberdeen gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 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: 9 June 1920
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is YMCA Aberdeen registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for YMCA Aberdeen yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is YMCA Aberdeen a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists YMCA Aberdeen as a registered charity (number SC013487) 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 YMCA Aberdeen's charity number?: YMCA Aberdeen's charity number is SC013487. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC013487?: Search SC013487 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 YMCA Aberdeen do?: The advancement of Christian religion within the Christian ethos of the YMCA, welcoming persons of other religious faiths and those of none. the advancement of education, citizenship, community development, health, public participation in sport. relief of those in need and prevention or relief of poverty. This is done by the delivery of: • high quality children's clubs for primary aged children daily. • innovative holiday club programmes for children and young people during school holiday periods. • innovative youth work programmes to mentor young people. • innovative detached street sport p…
Does YMCA Aberdeen have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for YMCA Aberdeen. 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 YMCA Aberdeen?: YMCA Aberdeen's website listed in our register data is http://www.aberdeenymca.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 YMCA Aberdeen registered as a charity?: YMCA Aberdeen was entered on the register on 9 June 1920.

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.