Is Young Life International a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Young Life International as a registered charity (number SC043473) 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 Young Life International's charity number?

Young Life International's charity number is SC043473. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043473?

Search SC043473 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 Young Life International have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young Life International. 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 Young Life International?

Young Life International's website listed in our register data is http://www.ylinternational.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 Young Life International registered as a charity?

Young Life International was entered on the register on 8 October 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043473Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Young Life International

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

Young Life International is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion, 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.

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What are the key facts about Young Life International?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £3,424,704
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £3,244,054
Registered charity number: SC043473
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.ylinternational.org

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Young Life International (number SC043473) 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 Young Life International do?

3.1 The promotion of the Christian faith among children and young people. 3.2 To advance, in accordance with a Christian ethos, life and help young people through: (a) the provision of recreational and leisure activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life. and (b) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate as mature and responsible individuals. 3.3 The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Young Life International

Answers Young Life International gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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 October 2012
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Young Life International registered for?

the advancement of religionthe 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 intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Young Life International yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Young Life International. 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 Young Life International a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Young Life International as a registered charity (number SC043473) 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 Young Life International's charity number?: Young Life International's charity number is SC043473. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043473?: Search SC043473 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 Young Life International do?: 3.1 The promotion of the Christian faith among children and young people. 3.2 To advance, in accordance with a Christian ethos, life and help young people through: (a) the provision of recreational and leisure activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life. and (b) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate as mature and responsible individuals. 3.3 The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
Does Young Life International have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young Life International. 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 Young Life International?: Young Life International's website listed in our register data is http://www.ylinternational.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 Young Life International registered as a charity?: Young Life International was entered on the register on 8 October 2012.

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.