01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC006872
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 8
- Postcode
- KY1 1XT
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 24 February 2014 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by SC006872 Youth 1st, which was an unincorporated association registered as a charity since 26 January 1989
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our main aim is to support our members who run over 250 youth groups in Fife. We support them with governance, insurance, PVGs, health and safety, youth work activities and training. We also have a number of projects offering a various range of youth work activities including Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing, Climate engagement and Young People in Rural areas.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
Youth 1st will advance education by providing a comprehensive training menu for young people which encourage community engagement and safety and help towards further education out-with school. Youth 1st will also provide training programmes for youth workers and volunteers so they in turn can be in a better position to provide services for young people. Youth 1st will contribute to the advancement of citizenship and community development by supporting voluntary youth groups in Fife. Youth 1st will provide networking opportunities and information for voluntary youth groups, volunteers, youth workers and other partners in the community. Youth 1st offer a comprehensive support package for youth clubs and groups which involves PVG support, Insurance, general support and advice. Youth 1st actively promote setting up new groups in the community that will benefit young people. Youth 1st also provide a number of activities and training programmes for young people that promote volunteering and working in the community in a safe and enjoyable manner. All our youth work programmes work towards making individual young people strive to better citizens within their local communities.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £270,711 | £264,014 | 8 | 29 September 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £255,827 | £252,429 | 8 | 24 September 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £167,643 | £165,260 | 8 | 18 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £147,213 | £146,205 | 8 | 3 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £157,067 | £157,681 | 8 | 20 September 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, Fife
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.youth1st.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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