01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC029757
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 30
- Postcode
- EH3 8EG
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Young Scot was established to advance the education of young people. to advance the health and wellbeing of young people. to advance the engagement of young people in citizenship and community development. to promote the arts, heritage, culture and public participation in sport to and for the benefit of young people and to promote equality and diversity to and for young people. To do this, we ensure all young people in Scotland are connected to information, opportunities and experiences that support them to live happy and fulfilling lives.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of public participation in sport
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Company (hereinafter called 'Young Scot') is established for charitable purposes only and, subject to that qualification, the objects for which Young Scot is established are:- to advance the education of young people. to advance the health and wellbeing of young people. to advance the engagement of young people in citizenship and community development. to promote the arts, heritage, culture and public participation in sport to and for the benefit of young people and to promote equality and diversity to and for young people.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £2,006,114 | £2,097,189 | 30 | 17 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £2,377,870 | £2,345,875 | 30 | 5 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £2,700,292 | £3,157,951 | 30 | 28 June 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £3,476,921 | £3,165,123 | 30 | 14 July 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £3,245,237 | £2,994,294 | 30 | 4 October 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
- Caledonian Exchange, 19a Canning Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.youngscot.net
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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