Is Compassion in Dying a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Compassion in Dying as a registered charity (number SC055466) 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 Compassion in Dying's charity number?

Compassion in Dying's charity number is SC055466. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055466?

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Does Compassion in Dying have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Compassion in Dying?

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When was Compassion in Dying registered as a charity?

Compassion in Dying was entered on the register on 1 July 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055466Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Compassion in Dying

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

Compassion in Dying is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Compassion in Dying?

Registered charity number: SC055466
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.compassionindying.org.uk

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Compassion in Dying (number SC055466) 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 Compassion in Dying do?

1.1 The objects of the Charity ('the Objects') are for the benefit of the public and by all exclusively charitable means the relief of suffering and the advancement of education, including, without limitation,:- (a) to research all aspects of end of life issues including the needs and views of people connected with or affected by end of life issues and to advance the development of better end of life care, including palliative care. (b) to provide advice to the general public and to health care professionals as regards end of life options, including health care options. (c) to provide advo…

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

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Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 July 2026
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Compassion in Dying registered for?

the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Compassion in Dying yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Compassion in Dying a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Compassion in Dying as a registered charity (number SC055466) 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 Compassion in Dying's charity number?: Compassion in Dying's charity number is SC055466. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055466?: Search SC055466 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 Compassion in Dying do?: 1.1 The objects of the Charity ('the Objects') are for the benefit of the public and by all exclusively charitable means the relief of suffering and the advancement of education, including, without limitation,:- (a) to research all aspects of end of life issues including the needs and views of people connected with or affected by end of life issues and to advance the development of better end of life care, including palliative care. (b) to provide advice to the general public and to health care professionals as regards end of life options, including health care options. (c) to provide advo…
Does Compassion in Dying have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Compassion in Dying. 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 Compassion in Dying?: Compassion in Dying's website listed in our register data is http://www.compassionindying.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 Compassion in Dying registered as a charity?: Compassion in Dying was entered on the register on 1 July 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.