01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC031622
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 21
- Postcode
- EH5 1NF
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Granton Youth, established in 2002, provides opportunities and support for young people and their families, living within the North Edinburgh areas of Granton, Wardieburn, Royston, Muirhouse and Pilton. GY engages, through a variety of programmes to encourage participation in positive activities and learning opportunities.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
1) To raise the aspirations of young people in North Edinburgh and promote a more inclusive community 2) To provide a safe environment for young people in North Edinburgh to explore relevant health, social and economic issues 3) To increase participation and citizenship amongst young people in the area of benefit and reduce social isolation
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £410,098 | £411,609 | 21 | 31 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £379,315 | £357,226 | 21 | 16 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £339,044 | £306,934 | 21 | 2 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £341,934 | £237,922 | 21 | 22 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £215,730 | £179,692 | 21 | 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
- Royston & Wardieburn Community Centre, 11 Pilton Drive North, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.grantonyouth.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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