--- title: "Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland — check charity number SC018761 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC018761. the advancement of health charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chest-heart-stroke-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:41:21.348Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is a registered charity (number SC018761) 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 health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £14,414,219 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland? Registered charity number SC018761 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £14,414,219 Website [www.chss.org.uk](http://www.chss.org.uk/) ## What does Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland do? Our No Life Half Lived strategy outlines our belief that every person with our conditions should have access to quality supported self management and community recovery. Our Community Healthcare Support Service ensures that we can provide one-to-one support tailored to the needs of each person. From our free, confidential Advice Line and community support services to our Peer Support Groups and Health Information, our services ensure that nobody has to recover alone. We also campaign for better care and services for people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid, provide Health… ## What causes is Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland registered for? the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland 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=chest-heart-stroke-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.chss.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC018761) 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 Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's charity number? Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's charity number is SC018761. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC018761? Search SC018761 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 Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland do? Our No Life Half Lived strategy outlines our belief that every person with our conditions should have access to quality supported self management and community recovery. Our Community Healthcare Support Service ensures that we can provide one-to-one support tailored to the needs of each person. From our free, confidential Advice Line and community support services to our Peer Support Groups and Health Information, our services ensure that nobody has to recover alone. We also campaign for better care and services for people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid, provide Health… Does Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. 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 Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland? Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's website is http://www.chss.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=SC018761).