Is Hearth a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hearth as a registered charity (number SC055292) 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 Hearth's charity number?

Hearth's charity number is SC055292. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055292?

Search SC055292 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 Hearth have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hearth. 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 Hearth?

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

When was Hearth registered as a charity?

Hearth was entered on the register on 14 May 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055292SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Hearth

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

Hearth is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Hearth?

Registered charity number: SC055292
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland

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Hearth (number SC055292) 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 Hearth do?

The organisation’s purposes are: The advancement of community wellbeing and development, particularly for young people and families in and around Thurso, by providing safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces for education, creativity, cultural activity, social connection, and personal wellbeing. The advancement of arts, heritage, and culture by encouraging participation in music, art, storytelling, learning, and the sharing of skills and experiences across generations, including young people, families, and the wider community. The advancement of education by offering opportunities for infor…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hearth

Answers Hearth gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 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: 14 May 2026
Also known as: Thurso Community Support
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Hearth registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hearth yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hearth. 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

What should you check before donating to Hearth?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hearth a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hearth as a registered charity (number SC055292) 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 Hearth's charity number?: Hearth's charity number is SC055292. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055292?: Search SC055292 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 Hearth do?: The organisation’s purposes are: The advancement of community wellbeing and development, particularly for young people and families in and around Thurso, by providing safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces for education, creativity, cultural activity, social connection, and personal wellbeing. The advancement of arts, heritage, and culture by encouraging participation in music, art, storytelling, learning, and the sharing of skills and experiences across generations, including young people, families, and the wider community. The advancement of education by offering opportunities for infor…
Does Hearth have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hearth. 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 Hearth?: Hearth does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Hearth registered as a charity?: Hearth was entered on the register on 14 May 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.