Is Chef a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Chef as a registered charity (number SC051287) 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 Chef's charity number?

Chef's charity number is SC051287. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051287?

Search SC051287 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 Chef have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chef. 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 Chef?

Chef's website listed in our register data is https://cleanheatedinburgh.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 Chef registered as a charity?

Chef was entered on the register on 24 September 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC051287SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Chef

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

Chef is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Chef?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £10,388
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,762
Registered charity number: SC051287
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: cleanheatedinburgh.org.uk

Quick answer

Chef (number SC051287) 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 Chef do?

The charity brings together community-led organisations, researchers and energy professionals to act on the climate emergency - supporting sustainability learning, community wellbeing and community engagement - to deliver ambitious goals of zero carbon emissions through active collaboration for local and citywide heating and cooling projects.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Chef

Answers Chef 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: 24 September 2021
Also known as: Clean Heat Edinburgh Forum
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Chef registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Chef yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Chef. 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 Chef?

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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Is this your charity?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chef a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Chef as a registered charity (number SC051287) 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 Chef's charity number?: Chef's charity number is SC051287. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051287?: Search SC051287 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 Chef do?: The charity brings together community-led organisations, researchers and energy professionals to act on the climate emergency - supporting sustainability learning, community wellbeing and community engagement - to deliver ambitious goals of zero carbon emissions through active collaboration for local and citywide heating and cooling projects.
Does Chef have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chef. 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 Chef?: Chef's website listed in our register data is https://cleanheatedinburgh.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 Chef registered as a charity?: Chef was entered on the register on 24 September 2021.

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.