Is Help for Heroes a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Help for Heroes as a registered charity (number SC044984) 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 Help for Heroes's charity number?

Help for Heroes's charity number is SC044984. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044984?

Search SC044984 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 Help for Heroes have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Help for Heroes. 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 Help for Heroes?

Help for Heroes's website listed in our register data is http://www.helpforheroes.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 Help for Heroes registered as a charity?

Help for Heroes was entered on the register on 8 July 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC044984Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Help for Heroes

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

Help for Heroes is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, 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 Help for Heroes?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £22,775,263
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £22,968,407
Registered charity number: SC044984
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.helpforheroes.org.uk

Quick answer

Help for Heroes (number SC044984) 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 Help for Heroes do?

2.1. to assist persons who are currently serving or who have served in the armed forces, and their dependants, by advancing any lawful charitable purpose at the discretion of the Trustees and in particular but not exclusively: 2.1.1. to promote and protect the health of those that have been wounded or injured whilst serving in the armed forces through the provision of facilities, equipment or services for their rehabilitation. and 2.1.2. to make grants to other charities who assist members of the armed forces and their dependants 2.2. to promote and protect the health of those that have be…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Help for Heroes

Answers Help for Heroes gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 July 2014
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Help for Heroes registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Help for Heroes yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Help for Heroes. 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 Help for Heroes?

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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Help for Heroes a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Help for Heroes as a registered charity (number SC044984) 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 Help for Heroes's charity number?: Help for Heroes's charity number is SC044984. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044984?: Search SC044984 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 Help for Heroes do?: 2.1. to assist persons who are currently serving or who have served in the armed forces, and their dependants, by advancing any lawful charitable purpose at the discretion of the Trustees and in particular but not exclusively: 2.1.1. to promote and protect the health of those that have been wounded or injured whilst serving in the armed forces through the provision of facilities, equipment or services for their rehabilitation. and 2.1.2. to make grants to other charities who assist members of the armed forces and their dependants 2.2. to promote and protect the health of those that have be…
Does Help for Heroes have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Help for Heroes. 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 Help for Heroes?: Help for Heroes's website listed in our register data is http://www.helpforheroes.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 Help for Heroes registered as a charity?: Help for Heroes was entered on the register on 8 July 2014.

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.