Is Ympa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ympa as a registered charity (number SC003208) 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 Ympa's charity number?

Ympa's charity number is SC003208. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC003208?

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Does Ympa have reviews and complaints?

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

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When was Ympa registered as a charity?

Ympa was entered on the register on 27 November 1980.

Registered charity · No. SC003208Unincorporated association

Ympa

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

Ympa is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Ympa?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £2,314
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £7,749
Registered charity number: SC003208
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Perth And Kinross
Website: www.ympa.info

Quick answer

Ympa (number SC003208) 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 Ympa do?

THE CHARITY WAS SET UP TO SUPPORT SCHOOL GE CHILDREN WITHIN PERTH AND KINROSS TO ACCESS INSTRUMENTAL TUITION AND MUSIC CAMPS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD IT THROUGH FUNDING OF PLACES, AND ALSO ASSISTING THE MUSIC SERVICE TO PURCHASE INSTRUMENTS SO MORE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN PLAY MUSIC IN THE AREA. WE PROVIDE FINANCE TO THEM TO MAKE THESE PURCHASES. MAKING MUSIC AVAILABLE TO ALL YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE AREA.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ympa

Answers Ympa 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 November 1980
Also known as: Young Musicians Parents Association
Where it says it operates: Perth And Kinross

What causes is Ympa registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ympa yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ympa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ympa as a registered charity (number SC003208) 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 Ympa's charity number?: Ympa's charity number is SC003208. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC003208?: Search SC003208 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 Ympa do?: THE CHARITY WAS SET UP TO SUPPORT SCHOOL GE CHILDREN WITHIN PERTH AND KINROSS TO ACCESS INSTRUMENTAL TUITION AND MUSIC CAMPS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD IT THROUGH FUNDING OF PLACES, AND ALSO ASSISTING THE MUSIC SERVICE TO PURCHASE INSTRUMENTS SO MORE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN PLAY MUSIC IN THE AREA. WE PROVIDE FINANCE TO THEM TO MAKE THESE PURCHASES. MAKING MUSIC AVAILABLE TO ALL YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE AREA.
Does Ympa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ympa. 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 Ympa?: Ympa's website listed in our register data is http://www.ympa.info. 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 Ympa registered as a charity?: Ympa was entered on the register on 27 November 1980.

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.