--- title: "Young Minds — check charity number SC039700 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Young Minds a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039700. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/young-minds-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:16:30.590Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Young Minds is a registered charity (number SC039700) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £7,898,353 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Young Minds? Registered charity number SC039700 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,898,353 Website [www.youngminds.org.uk](http://www.youngminds.org.uk/) ## What does Young Minds do? 9a) the advancement of education of the public, in particular bodies and agencies, about the emotional and psychological disturbances and mental distress experienced by children, young people and families, and about the alleviation and prevention thereof. and (b) the relief of children, young people and families who are experiencing or are affected by, or who are at risk of experiencing or being affected by, emotional or psychological disturbances or mental distress. ## What causes is Young Minds registered for? the advancement of educationthe 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 Minds yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Young Minds is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=young-minds-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.youngminds.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Young Minds a legitimate charity? Yes. Young Minds is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039700) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Young Minds's charity number? Young Minds's charity number is SC039700. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC039700? Search SC039700 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 Minds do? 9a) the advancement of education of the public, in particular bodies and agencies, about the emotional and psychological disturbances and mental distress experienced by children, young people and families, and about the alleviation and prevention thereof. and (b) the relief of children, young people and families who are experiencing or are affected by, or who are at risk of experiencing or being affected by, emotional or psychological disturbances or mental distress. Does Young Minds have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young Minds. 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 Minds? Young Minds's website is http://www.youngminds.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC039700).