Is YMCA Edinburgh SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists YMCA Edinburgh SCIO as a registered charity (number SC048494) 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 Edinburgh SCIO's charity number?

YMCA Edinburgh SCIO's charity number is SC048494. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048494?

Search SC048494 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 Edinburgh SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for YMCA Edinburgh SCIO. 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 Edinburgh SCIO?

YMCA Edinburgh SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.ymcaedinburgh.com. 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 Edinburgh SCIO registered as a charity?

YMCA Edinburgh SCIO was entered on the register on 27 June 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048494SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

YMCA Edinburgh SCIO

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

YMCA Edinburgh SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about YMCA Edinburgh SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £313,011
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £333,077
Registered charity number: SC048494
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.ymcaedinburgh.com

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YMCA Edinburgh SCIO (number SC048494) 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 Edinburgh SCIO do?

YMCA Edinburgh SCIO exists to help provide support and scaffolding around the lives of children, young people and families to help them develop and thrive. This takes place through a range of needs-led services, working together in a whole family approach. Committed to empowerment, where possible we work with participants to allow them a platform for their voice in influence community developments and decisions as well as the direction of YMCA Edinburgh.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for YMCA Edinburgh SCIO

Answers YMCA Edinburgh SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 27 June 2018
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is YMCA Edinburgh SCIO registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for YMCA Edinburgh SCIO yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is YMCA Edinburgh SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists YMCA Edinburgh SCIO as a registered charity (number SC048494) 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 Edinburgh SCIO's charity number?: YMCA Edinburgh SCIO's charity number is SC048494. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048494?: Search SC048494 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 Edinburgh SCIO do?: YMCA Edinburgh SCIO exists to help provide support and scaffolding around the lives of children, young people and families to help them develop and thrive. This takes place through a range of needs-led services, working together in a whole family approach. Committed to empowerment, where possible we work with participants to allow them a platform for their voice in influence community developments and decisions as well as the direction of YMCA Edinburgh.
Does YMCA Edinburgh SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for YMCA Edinburgh SCIO. 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 Edinburgh SCIO?: YMCA Edinburgh SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.ymcaedinburgh.com. 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 Edinburgh SCIO registered as a charity?: YMCA Edinburgh SCIO was entered on the register on 27 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.