Is Youth for Christ a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Youth for Christ as a registered charity (number SC039297) 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 Youth for Christ's charity number?

Youth for Christ's charity number is SC039297. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039297?

Search SC039297 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 Youth for Christ have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Youth for Christ. 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 Youth for Christ?

Youth for Christ's website listed in our register data is http://www.yfc.co.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 Youth for Christ registered as a charity?

Youth for Christ was entered on the register on 23 February 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039297Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Youth for Christ

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

Youth for Christ is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Youth for Christ?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £1,330,751
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £1,575,612
Registered charity number: SC039297
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.yfc.co.uk

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Youth for Christ (number SC039297) 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 Youth for Christ do?

To promote the Christian faith and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world by (i) promoting and encouraging the Christian evangelisation of young people throughout the world I (ii) promoting and encouraging standards of behaviour which accord with the doctmes of the Christian faith (iii) relieving poverty and sickness (iv) to provide or assist in the provision of education for young people who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by reason of their social, physical or economic circumstances (passed by special resolution on 26th April 2000)

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Youth for Christ

Answers Youth for Christ gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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 February 2008
Also known as: British Youth for Christ
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Youth for Christ registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Youth for Christ yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Youth for Christ. 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 Youth for Christ a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Youth for Christ as a registered charity (number SC039297) 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 Youth for Christ's charity number?: Youth for Christ's charity number is SC039297. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039297?: Search SC039297 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 Youth for Christ do?: To promote the Christian faith and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world by (i) promoting and encouraging the Christian evangelisation of young people throughout the world I (ii) promoting and encouraging standards of behaviour which accord with the doctmes of the Christian faith (iii) relieving poverty and sickness (iv) to provide or assist in the provision of education for young people who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress by reason of their social, physical or economic circumstances (passed by special resolution on 26th April 2000)
Does Youth for Christ have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Youth for Christ. 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 Youth for Christ?: Youth for Christ's website listed in our register data is http://www.yfc.co.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 Youth for Christ registered as a charity?: Youth for Christ was entered on the register on 23 February 2008.

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.