--- title: "Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO) — charity SC050590 | CharityCompare" description: "Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO) (charity SC050590): income £87,827 (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/young-speakers-scotland-scio retrieved: 2026-10-06T21:38:56.681Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC050590SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) YS # Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO) Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://youngspeakersscotland.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC050590) Work at Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=young-speakers-scotland-scio&type=claim&name=Young%20Speakers%20Scotland%20(SCIO)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO)? Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31 £87,827 Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31 £77,821 Registered charity number SC050590 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [youngspeakersscotland.org.uk](https://youngspeakersscotland.org.uk/) Quick answer Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO) (number SC050590) 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 Speakers Scotland (SCIO) do? Advance and promote the education and communication skills of young people in Scotland, particularly those from disadvantaged circumstances, in order to lessen the poverty related attainment gap and increase employability. We do this by delivering a variety of debating and public speaking programmes, competitions and events. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO) Answers Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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 23 November 2020 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO) registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Young Speakers 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO)? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=young-speakers-scotland-scio&type=claim&name=Young%20Speakers%20Scotland%20(SCIO)) [Visit charity website](https://youngspeakersscotland.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC050590) 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 Speakers Scotland (SCIO)'s charity number? Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO)'s charity number is SC050590. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050590? Search SC050590 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 Speakers Scotland (SCIO) do? Advance and promote the education and communication skills of young people in Scotland, particularly those from disadvantaged circumstances, in order to lessen the poverty related attainment gap and increase employability. We do this by delivering a variety of debating and public speaking programmes, competitions and events. Does Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Young Speakers 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 Speakers Scotland (SCIO)? Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is https://youngspeakersscotland.org.uk. 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 Speakers Scotland (SCIO) registered as a charity? Young Speakers Scotland (SCIO) was entered on the register on 23 November 2020. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC050590).