--- title: "British Thoracic Society — check charity number SC041209 | CharityCompare" description: "Is British Thoracic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041209. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-thoracic-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:08:30.974Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer British Thoracic Society is a registered charity (number SC041209) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £3,165,677 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 British Thoracic Society? Registered charity number SC041209 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £3,165,677 Website [www.brit-thoracic.org.uk](http://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/) ## What does British Thoracic Society do? The objects of the Society ('the Objects') are the relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of public health by promoting the best standards of care for patients with respiratory and associated disorders, advancing knowledge about their causes, prevention and treatment and promoting the prevention of respiratory disorders. ## What causes is British Thoracic Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for British Thoracic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Thoracic Society 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=british-thoracic-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is British Thoracic Society a legitimate charity? Yes. British Thoracic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041209) 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 British Thoracic Society's charity number? British Thoracic Society's charity number is SC041209. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041209? Search SC041209 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 Thoracic Society do? The objects of the Society ('the Objects') are the relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of public health by promoting the best standards of care for patients with respiratory and associated disorders, advancing knowledge about their causes, prevention and treatment and promoting the prevention of respiratory disorders. Does British Thoracic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Thoracic Society. 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 Thoracic Society? British Thoracic Society's website is http://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk — 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=SC041209).