--- title: "Youth Scotland — charity SC000501 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Youth Scotland (charity SC000501): income £2.2m (2026). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/youth-scotland retrieved: 2026-10-06T20:46:15.567Z 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. SC000501Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) YS # Youth Scotland Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Youth Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.youthscotland.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC000501) Work at Youth Scotland? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=youth-scotland&type=claim&name=Youth%20Scotland) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Youth Scotland? Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31 £2,214,335 Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31 £2,156,918 Registered charity number SC000501 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.youthscotland.org.uk](http://www.youthscotland.org.uk/) Quick answer Youth Scotland (number SC000501) 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 Scotland do? Our Mission Is to support young people to achieve their full potential. Our Vision Is a country which values community-based youth work and its positive impact on young people’s lives. Our Pillars As a national youth work organisation, Youth Scotland’s work is expansive and varied, but much of what we do can be put in four key areas of community-based youth work that we call our 4 Pillars: 1. Membership: supporting our member youth groups 2. Programmes: youth leadership and national programmes 3. Training: training volunteers and youth workers 4. Youth awards: accredited youth awards. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Youth Scotland Answers Youth Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Where does Youth Scotland's money come from? Youth Scotland reported £2m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.9m (99%), investments £23k (1%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£1.9m · 99% - Investments£23k · 1% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 23 October 1935 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is Youth Scotland registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Youth Scotland yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Youth Scotland. 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 Youth Scotland? - 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=youth-scotland&type=claim&name=Youth%20Scotland) [Visit charity website](http://www.youthscotland.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Youth Scotland a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Youth Scotland as a registered charity (number SC000501) 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 Scotland's charity number? Youth Scotland's charity number is SC000501. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000501? Search SC000501 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 Scotland do? Our Mission Is to support young people to achieve their full potential. Our Vision Is a country which values community-based youth work and its positive impact on young people’s lives. Our Pillars As a national youth work organisation, Youth Scotland’s work is expansive and varied, but much of what we do can be put in four key areas of community-based youth work that we call our 4 Pillars: 1. Membership: supporting our member youth groups 2. Programmes: youth leadership and national programmes 3. Training: training volunteers and youth workers 4. Youth awards: accredited youth awards. Does Youth Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Youth Scotland. 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 Scotland? Youth Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.youthscotland.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. Where does Youth Scotland's money come from? Youth Scotland reported £2m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.9m (99%), investments £23k (1%). When was Youth Scotland registered as a charity? Youth Scotland was entered on the register on 23 October 1935. 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=SC000501).