Is Young Lives Matter a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Young Lives Matter as a registered charity (number SC055501) 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 Lives Matter's charity number?

Young Lives Matter's charity number is SC055501. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055501?

Search SC055501 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 Lives Matter have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young Lives Matter. 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 Lives Matter?

Young Lives Matter does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Young Lives Matter registered as a charity?

Young Lives Matter was entered on the register on 10 July 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055501SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Young Lives Matter

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

Young Lives Matter is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, 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 Young Lives Matter?

Registered charity number: SC055501
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire

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Young Lives Matter (number SC055501) 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 Lives Matter do?

4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 To advance the mental health and emotional well-being of children and young people. 4.2 To advance the education of children and young people by developing their confidence, resilience, life skills and capacity to achieve their full potential. 4.3 To relieve the needs of children and young people who are disadvantaged by poor mental health, emotional distress, social exclusion, or other circumstances affecting their well-being.

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

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Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 July 2026
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is Young Lives Matter registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Young Lives Matter yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Young Lives Matter. 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 Lives Matter a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Young Lives Matter as a registered charity (number SC055501) 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 Lives Matter's charity number?: Young Lives Matter's charity number is SC055501. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055501?: Search SC055501 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 Lives Matter do?: 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 To advance the mental health and emotional well-being of children and young people. 4.2 To advance the education of children and young people by developing their confidence, resilience, life skills and capacity to achieve their full potential. 4.3 To relieve the needs of children and young people who are disadvantaged by poor mental health, emotional distress, social exclusion, or other circumstances affecting their well-being.
Does Young Lives Matter have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young Lives Matter. 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 Lives Matter?: Young Lives Matter does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Young Lives Matter registered as a charity?: Young Lives Matter was entered on the register on 10 July 2026.

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.