Registered charity · No. SC029757Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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Young Scot
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Young Scot is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development.
Young Scot (number SC029757) 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 Scot do?
Young Scot was established to advance the education of young people. to advance the health and wellbeing of young people. to advance the engagement of young people in citizenship and community development. to promote the arts, heritage, culture and public participation in sport to and for the benefit of young people and to promote equality and diversity to and for young people. To do this, we ensure all young people in Scotland are connected to information, opportunities and experiences that support them to live happy and fulfilling lives.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Young Scot
Answers Young Scot gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Young Scot's money come from?
Young Scot reported £2m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £2m (99%), investments £12k (1%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£2m · 99%
Investments£12k · 1%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Young Scot Enterprise
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Young Scot registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development
Why is there no Clarity Score for Young Scot yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Young Scot as a registered charity (number SC029757) 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 Scot's charity number?
Young Scot's charity number is SC029757. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC029757?
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What does Young Scot do?
Young Scot was established to advance the education of young people. to advance the health and wellbeing of young people. to advance the engagement of young people in citizenship and community development. to promote the arts, heritage, culture and public participation in sport to and for the benefit of young people and to promote equality and diversity to and for young people. To do this, we ensure all young people in Scotland are connected to information, opportunities and experiences that support them to live happy and fulfilling lives.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young Scot. 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 Scot?
Young Scot's website listed in our register data is http://www.youngscot.net. 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.
Where does Young Scot's money come from?
Young Scot reported £2m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £2m (99%), investments £12k (1%).
When was Young Scot registered as a charity?
Young Scot was entered on the register on 30 December 1999.