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title: "Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK — check charity number 1144318 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1144318. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cardiac-and-thoracic-surgery-uk
retrieved: 2026-08-18T06:38:13.729Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK is a registered charity (number 1144318) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £146,002 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK?

Registered charity number

1144318

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£146,002

Website

[www.scts.org](http://www.scts.org/)

## What does Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK do?

To relieve sickness and assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from cardio-vascular and cardio-thoracic diseases through the provision of equipment, facilities and services and the education of the public and healthcare professionals in relation to cardio-vascular and cardio-thoracic diseases and their treatment.

## What causes is Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.scts.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK a legitimate charity?

Yes. Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1144318) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK's charity number?

Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK's charity number is 1144318. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1144318?

Search 1144318 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK do?

To relieve sickness and assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from cardio-vascular and cardio-thoracic diseases through the provision of equipment, facilities and services and the education of the public and healthcare professionals in relation to cardio-vascular and cardio-thoracic diseases and their treatment.

Does Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK?

Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery UK's website is http://www.scts.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1144318).