Is Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] as a registered charity (number SC052142) 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 Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO]'s charity number?

Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO]'s charity number is SC052142. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052142?

Search SC052142 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 Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO]. 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 Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO]?

Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO]'s website listed in our register data is http://www.youthforseas.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 Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] registered as a charity?

Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] was entered on the register on 21 November 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC052142SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO]

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

Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO]?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30: £87,998
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30: £85,198
Registered charity number: SC052142
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Lanarkshire
Website: www.youthforseas.org

Quick answer

Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] (number SC052142) 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 Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] do?

We empower young Scottish people to influence the decisions that shape Scotland's seas and amplify their voices in this matter. We do this by providing training, resources and advocacy opportunities. by directly engaging with policymakers & stakeholder to advocate for accessible policy processes. and organising events to bring young people together to share knowledge and skills.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO]

Answers Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 November 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: 21 November 2022
Where it says it operates: South Lanarkshire

What causes is Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO]. 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

What should you check before donating to Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO]?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] as a registered charity (number SC052142) 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 Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO]'s charity number?: Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO]'s charity number is SC052142. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052142?: Search SC052142 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 Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] do?: We empower young Scottish people to influence the decisions that shape Scotland's seas and amplify their voices in this matter. We do this by providing training, resources and advocacy opportunities. by directly engaging with policymakers & stakeholder to advocate for accessible policy processes. and organising events to bring young people together to share knowledge and skills.
Does Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO]. 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 Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO]?: Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO]'s website listed in our register data is http://www.youthforseas.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 Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] registered as a charity?: Young Sea Changers Scotland [SCIO] was entered on the register on 21 November 2022.

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.