Chat on the Mat
Chat on the Mat is a registered charity in Scotland working in 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, based in Midlothian.
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What are the key facts about Chat on the Mat?
- Registered charity number
- SC055209
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Midlothian
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…
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Why is there no Clarity Score for Chat on the Mat yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chat on the Mat 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chat on the Mat a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Chat on the Mat is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055209) 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 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.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.