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Registered charity · No. SC007342Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

NHS Lothian Charity

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

NHS Lothian Charity is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about NHS Lothian Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
£4,862,000
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
£7,494,000
Registered charity number
SC007342
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

NHS Lothian Charity (number SC007342) 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 NHS Lothian Charity do?

The Charity's objective is the advancement of health, through the improvement of the physical and mental health of the people of Edinburgh and the Lothians, the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, the provision of services and facilities in connection with the above, and the research into any matters relating to the causation, prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness, or into such other matters relating to the health service as the Trustees see fit.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for NHS Lothian Charity

Answers NHS Lothian Charity gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does NHS Lothian Charity's money come from?

NHS Lothian Charity reported £2.6m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were investments £2.3m (92%), trading and fundraising events £192k (7%), charitable activities £24k (1%).

  • Investments£2.3m · 92%
  • Trading and fundraising events£192k · 7%
  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£24k · 1%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh

What causes is NHS Lothian Charity registered for?

the advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for NHS Lothian Charity yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score NHS Lothian Charity. 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 NHS Lothian Charity a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists NHS Lothian Charity as a registered charity (number SC007342) 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 NHS Lothian Charity's charity number?
NHS Lothian Charity's charity number is SC007342. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC007342?
Search SC007342 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 NHS Lothian Charity do?
The Charity's objective is the advancement of health, through the improvement of the physical and mental health of the people of Edinburgh and the Lothians, the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, the provision of services and facilities in connection with the above, and the research into any matters relating to the causation, prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness, or into such other matters relating to the health service as the Trustees see fit.
Does NHS Lothian Charity have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for NHS Lothian Charity. 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 NHS Lothian Charity?
NHS Lothian Charity's website listed in our register data is https://nhslothiancharity.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.
Where does NHS Lothian Charity's money come from?
NHS Lothian Charity reported £2.6m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were investments £2.3m (92%), trading and fundraising events £192k (7%), charitable activities £24k (1%).
When was NHS Lothian Charity registered as a charity?
NHS Lothian Charity was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

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.