Is Kelso Heartbeat a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kelso Heartbeat as a registered charity (number SC045372) 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 Kelso Heartbeat's charity number?

Kelso Heartbeat's charity number is SC045372. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045372?

Search SC045372 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 Kelso Heartbeat have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kelso Heartbeat. 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 Kelso Heartbeat?

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

When was Kelso Heartbeat registered as a charity?

Kelso Heartbeat was entered on the register on 24 January 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045372Unincorporated association

Kelso Heartbeat

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

Kelso Heartbeat is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Kelso Heartbeat?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-01: £3,653
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-01: £2,201
Registered charity number: SC045372
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders

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Kelso Heartbeat (number SC045372) 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 Kelso Heartbeat do?

As above. Maintain existing equipment & purchase new as & when required. Provide free training to members of public on Basic Life Support & use of defibrillators

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kelso Heartbeat

Answers Kelso Heartbeat gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 1 November 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: 24 January 2015
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Kelso Heartbeat registered for?

the saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Kelso Heartbeat yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kelso Heartbeat. 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 Kelso Heartbeat?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kelso Heartbeat a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kelso Heartbeat as a registered charity (number SC045372) 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 Kelso Heartbeat's charity number?: Kelso Heartbeat's charity number is SC045372. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045372?: Search SC045372 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 Kelso Heartbeat do?: As above. Maintain existing equipment & purchase new as & when required. Provide free training to members of public on Basic Life Support & use of defibrillators
Does Kelso Heartbeat have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kelso Heartbeat. 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 Kelso Heartbeat?: Kelso Heartbeat does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Kelso Heartbeat registered as a charity?: Kelso Heartbeat was entered on the register on 24 January 2015.

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.