Is British Heart Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists British Heart Foundation as a registered charity (number SC039426) 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 British Heart Foundation's charity number?

British Heart Foundation's charity number is SC039426. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039426?

Search SC039426 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 British Heart Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Heart Foundation. 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 British Heart Foundation?

British Heart Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.bhf.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 British Heart Foundation registered as a charity?

British Heart Foundation was entered on the register on 14 March 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039426Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

British Heart Foundation

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

British Heart Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about British Heart Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £410,600,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £427,100,000
Registered charity number: SC039426
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.bhf.org.uk

Quick answer

British Heart Foundation (number SC039426) 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 British Heart Foundation do?

The objects for which the Foundation is established are: to attack and defeat diseases and conditions of the heart and circulation and other diseases illness or conditions, by undertaking and promoting research for the public benefit into their cause , diagnosis, treatment and prevention, promoting their diagnosis, treatment and prevention, educating the public and alleviating suffering and promoting the welfare of persons afflicted and those who care for such persons

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Heart Foundation

Answers British Heart Foundation 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 March 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is British Heart Foundation registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Heart Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Heart Foundation. 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

What should you check before donating to British Heart Foundation?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Heart Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists British Heart Foundation as a registered charity (number SC039426) 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 British Heart Foundation's charity number?: British Heart Foundation's charity number is SC039426. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039426?: Search SC039426 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 British Heart Foundation do?: The objects for which the Foundation is established are: to attack and defeat diseases and conditions of the heart and circulation and other diseases illness or conditions, by undertaking and promoting research for the public benefit into their cause , diagnosis, treatment and prevention, promoting their diagnosis, treatment and prevention, educating the public and alleviating suffering and promoting the welfare of persons afflicted and those who care for such persons
Does British Heart Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Heart Foundation. 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 British Heart Foundation?: British Heart Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.bhf.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 British Heart Foundation registered as a charity?: British Heart Foundation was entered on the register on 14 March 2008.

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.