01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052142
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- EH6 7FS
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We empower young Scottish people to influence the decisions that shape Scotland's seas and amplify their voices in this matter. We do this by providing training, resources and advocacy opportunities. by directly engaging with policymakers & stakeholder to advocate for accessible policy processes. and organising events to bring young people together to share knowledge and skills.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation's purposes are to: (i) The advancement of young people?s engagement with and commitment to protecting and enhancing the marine environment in their communities and throughout coastal Scotland. (ii) The advancement of citizenship through supporting the development of the active participation of young people in organisations ? statutory, community and voluntary - which take decisions about Scotland?s marine environment. (iii) The advancement of education through the increase of opportunities for young people to work together and gain knowledge and skills for the benefit of the marine environment. In furtherance of this/these object(s) the organisation will undertake the following activities: (b) Support young people to take action for the marine environment (c) Amplify youth voices in marine decision making. (d) Create spaces for young people to connect and share knowledge and skills.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 November 2025 | £87,998 | £85,198 | 3 | 20 August 2026 |
| 30 November 2024 | £99,200 | £42,320 | 3 | 27 August 2025 |
| 30 November 2023 | £38,002 | £9,163 | 3 | 11 April 2024 |
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
- 18/4 South Carron Wynd , Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.youthforseas.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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