--- title: "European Society of Thoracic Surgeons — charity 1172020" description: "European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (charity 1172020). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/european-society-of-thoracic-surgeons-2 retrieved: 2026-09-22T13:32:10.000Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer European Society of Thoracic Surgeons is listed as a registered charity (number 1172020) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. 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 can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about European Society of Thoracic Surgeons? Registered charity number 1172020 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact locality (not service coverage) PO Box 1249 Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,839,567 Website [www.ests.org](http://www.ests.org/) ## 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. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is European Society of Thoracic Surgeons registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for European Society of Thoracic Surgeons 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to European Society of Thoracic Surgeons? - 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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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 European Society of Thoracic Surgeons's charity number? European Society of Thoracic Surgeons's charity number is 1172020. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172020? Search 1172020 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. 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. Does European Society of Thoracic Surgeons have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for European Society of Thoracic Surgeons. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to European Society of Thoracic Surgeons? European Society of Thoracic Surgeons's website listed in our register data is http://www.ests.org. 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1172020&subId=0).