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Registered charity · No. 1172020Charitable companyPO Box 1249

European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

European Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in PO Box 1249.

Quick answer

European Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a registered charity (number 1172020) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £1,839,567 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
1172020
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
PO Box 1249
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£1,839,567

What the charity does

The charity's primary objective is the advancement of education by the study and practice of Thoracic Surgery and related medical subjects. This involves the organisation of European Board exams in Thoracic Surgery, organising annual conferences, supporting scientific publications of thoracic surgery and facilitating exchange of teachers and trainees in thoracic surgery.

Registered causes

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. European Society of Thoracic Surgeons 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 European Society of Thoracic Surgeons a legitimate charity?
Yes. European Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a registered charity (number 1172020) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does European Society of Thoracic Surgeons do?
The charity's primary objective is the advancement of education by the study and practice of Thoracic Surgery and related medical subjects. This involves the organisation of European Board exams in Thoracic Surgery, organising annual conferences, supporting scientific publications of thoracic surgery and facilitating exchange of teachers and trainees in thoracic surgery.
How can I donate to European Society of Thoracic Surgeons?
European Society of Thoracic Surgeons's website is http://www.ests.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.