01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC046620
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH9 1DQ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We are a small charity which aims to support pupils from state schools in their application to medicine. We provide events for school pupils across Scotland from primary school age to S6, as well as providing a website which has resources for pupils to access. We also are involved in research and advocacy work to encourage widening participation within medical schools across the country.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisations purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of education and promotion of social diversity in Medicine
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £0 | £2,348 | 0 | 25 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £4,089 | £1,340 | 0 | 22 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £700 | £1,192 | 0 | 31 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £519 | £879 | 0 | 23 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £2,546 | £100 | 0 | 29 December 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
- 29/3 Spottiswoode Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.youcanbeadoctor.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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