Is Chat on the Mat a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Chat on the Mat as a registered charity (number SC055209) 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 Chat on the Mat's charity number?

Chat on the Mat's charity number is SC055209. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055209?

Search SC055209 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 Chat on the Mat have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chat on the Mat. 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 Chat on the Mat?

Chat on the Mat does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Chat on the Mat registered as a charity?

Chat on the Mat was entered on the register on 24 April 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055209SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Chat on the Mat

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

Chat on the Mat is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the advancement of public participation in sport, 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 Chat on the Mat?

Registered charity number: SC055209
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian

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Chat on the Mat (number SC055209) 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 Chat on the Mat do?

The organisation is a non-profit distributing charity whose principal purposes are: • The advancement of public participation in sport, particularly, but not exclusively, judo. • The advancement of physical and mental health and wellbeing. • The provision of recreational facilities, and the organisation of recreational activities. In furtherance of the above, the organisation will hold regular, accessible, affordable judo sessions, open to all, but targeted particularly at men of all ages who are impacted by issues including addiction, loneliness, isolation, economic hardship and ill-heal…

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

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Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 April 2026
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Chat on the Mat registered for?

the advancement of healththe advancement of public participation in sportthe 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 Chat on the Mat yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chat on the Mat a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Chat on the Mat as a registered charity (number SC055209) 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 Chat on the Mat's charity number?: Chat on the Mat's charity number is SC055209. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055209?: Search SC055209 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 Chat on the Mat do?: The organisation is a non-profit distributing charity whose principal purposes are: • The advancement of public participation in sport, particularly, but not exclusively, judo. • The advancement of physical and mental health and wellbeing. • The provision of recreational facilities, and the organisation of recreational activities. In furtherance of the above, the organisation will hold regular, accessible, affordable judo sessions, open to all, but targeted particularly at men of all ages who are impacted by issues including addiction, loneliness, isolation, economic hardship and ill-heal…
Does Chat on the Mat have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chat on the Mat. 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 Chat on the Mat?: Chat on the Mat does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Chat on the Mat registered as a charity?: Chat on the Mat was entered on the register on 24 April 2026.

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.