Is Heart Diseases Research Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Heart Diseases Research Trust as a registered charity (number SC007488) 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 Heart Diseases Research Trust's charity number?

Heart Diseases Research Trust's charity number is SC007488. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC007488?

Search SC007488 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 Heart Diseases Research Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heart Diseases Research Trust. 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 Heart Diseases Research Trust?

Heart Diseases Research Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Heart Diseases Research Trust registered as a charity?

Heart Diseases Research Trust was entered on the register on 6 July 1962.

Registered charity · No. SC007488Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Heart Diseases Research Trust

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

Heart Diseases Research Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Heart Diseases Research Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2026-04-05: £16,447
Reported spending · year ending 2026-04-05: £25,455
Registered charity number: SC007488
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

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Heart Diseases Research Trust (number SC007488) 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 Heart Diseases Research Trust do?

The trustees contribute to the purchase of equipment to help with the study and treatment of heart disorders, and to provide financial support to health professionals training in the same field.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Heart Diseases Research Trust

Answers Heart Diseases Research Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 July 1962
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Heart Diseases Research Trust registered for?

the advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Heart Diseases Research Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Heart Diseases Research Trust. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Heart Diseases Research Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Heart Diseases Research Trust as a registered charity (number SC007488) 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 Heart Diseases Research Trust's charity number?: Heart Diseases Research Trust's charity number is SC007488. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC007488?: Search SC007488 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 Heart Diseases Research Trust do?: The trustees contribute to the purchase of equipment to help with the study and treatment of heart disorders, and to provide financial support to health professionals training in the same field.
Does Heart Diseases Research Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heart Diseases Research Trust. 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 Heart Diseases Research Trust?: Heart Diseases Research Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Heart Diseases Research Trust registered as a charity?: Heart Diseases Research Trust was entered on the register on 6 July 1962.

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.