--- title: "Bighearted Scotland — check charity number SC023039 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bighearted Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023039. any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bighearted-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:50:48.501Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bighearted Scotland is a registered charity (number SC023039) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £18,325 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Bighearted Scotland? Registered charity number SC023039 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £18,325 Website [www.bigheartedscotland.org](http://www.bigheartedscotland.org/) ## What does Bighearted Scotland do? The purpose of the charity is to provide public benefit in Scotland and elsewhere by enabling member charities to fundraise together under one umbrella title. The member charities are Epilepsy Scotland. Erskine. OneKind. Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland and The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. The main activity of the Charity is income generation through payroll giving. ## What causes is Bighearted Scotland registered for? any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bighearted Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bighearted Scotland is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bighearted-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bigheartedscotland.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bighearted Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Bighearted Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023039) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Bighearted Scotland's charity number? Bighearted Scotland's charity number is SC023039. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC023039? Search SC023039 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 Bighearted Scotland do? The purpose of the charity is to provide public benefit in Scotland and elsewhere by enabling member charities to fundraise together under one umbrella title. The member charities are Epilepsy Scotland. Erskine. OneKind. Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland and The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. The main activity of the Charity is income generation through payroll giving. Does Bighearted Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bighearted Scotland. 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 Bighearted Scotland? Bighearted Scotland's website is http://www.bigheartedscotland.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC023039).