Is Big Hearts Community Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Big Hearts Community Trust as a registered charity (number SC037311) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Big Hearts Community Trust's charity number?

Big Hearts Community Trust's charity number is SC037311. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC037311?

Search SC037311 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Big Hearts Community Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Big Hearts Community Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Big Hearts Community Trust?

Big Hearts Community Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.bighearts.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Big Hearts Community Trust registered as a charity?

Big Hearts Community Trust was entered on the register on 23 March 2006.

Registered charity · No. SC037311Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Big Hearts Community Trust

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Big Hearts Community Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Big Hearts Community Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £885,166
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £884,467
Registered charity number: SC037311
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.bighearts.org.uk

Quick answer

Big Hearts Community Trust (number SC037311) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Big Hearts Community Trust do?

Big Hearts Community Trust is an award-winning charity operating from Gorgie, in South-West Edinburgh. Initially set up in 2006, Big Hearts initiated a new strategic direction in 2015 to become a charity dedicated to supporting families in need and vulnerable groups. Since then we harness the power of the Heart of Midlothian badge to build and deliver high quality support services around mental health, equality and social isolation. Big Hearts is also acting as community anchor for grassroot and non-profit groups in the surroundings of Tynecastle Park.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Big Hearts Community Trust

Answers Big Hearts Community Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Big Hearts Community Trust's money come from?

Big Hearts Community Trust reported £575k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £441k (77%), trading and fundraising events £133k (23%), investments £1,173 (0%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£441k · 77%
Trading and fundraising events£133k · 23%
Investments£1,173 · 0%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 March 2006
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Big Hearts Community Trust registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Big Hearts Community Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Big Hearts Community Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Big Hearts Community Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Big Hearts Community Trust as a registered charity (number SC037311) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Big Hearts Community Trust's charity number?: Big Hearts Community Trust's charity number is SC037311. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037311?: Search SC037311 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Big Hearts Community Trust do?: Big Hearts Community Trust is an award-winning charity operating from Gorgie, in South-West Edinburgh. Initially set up in 2006, Big Hearts initiated a new strategic direction in 2015 to become a charity dedicated to supporting families in need and vulnerable groups. Since then we harness the power of the Heart of Midlothian badge to build and deliver high quality support services around mental health, equality and social isolation. Big Hearts is also acting as community anchor for grassroot and non-profit groups in the surroundings of Tynecastle Park.
Does Big Hearts Community Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Big Hearts Community Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Big Hearts Community Trust?: Big Hearts Community Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.bighearts.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Big Hearts Community Trust's money come from?: Big Hearts Community Trust reported £575k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £441k (77%), trading and fundraising events £133k (23%), investments £1,173 (0%).
When was Big Hearts Community Trust registered as a charity?: Big Hearts Community Trust was entered on the register on 23 March 2006.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.