The Scottish Cot Death Trust
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The Scottish Cot Death Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the saving of lives.
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What are the key facts about The Scottish Cot Death Trust?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £201,299
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £235,082
- Registered charity number
- SC003458
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Glasgow City
Quick answer
What does The Scottish Cot Death Trust do?
The Trust has existed as a charity since 1985. We have three primary areas of work. We provide support for families who have experienced sudden and unexpected death in infancy and childhood (SUDIC). We provide education and training around SUDIC. We are Scotland’s only charity advocating for research into the causes and prevention of SUDIC. Our Support reaches out to families impacted by the sudden and unexpected loss of their child and provides bereavement care to any family member who has been affected by the loss of a young child up to the age of five years old. This involves - Int…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Scottish Cot Death Trust
Answers The Scottish Cot Death Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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
- Where it says it operates
- Glasgow City
What causes is The Scottish Cot Death Trust registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Scottish Cot Death Trust a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Scottish Cot Death Trust as a registered charity (number SC003458) 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 The Scottish Cot Death Trust's charity number?
- The Scottish Cot Death Trust's charity number is SC003458. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC003458?
- Search SC003458 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 The Scottish Cot Death Trust do?
- The Trust has existed as a charity since 1985. We have three primary areas of work. We provide support for families who have experienced sudden and unexpected death in infancy and childhood (SUDIC). We provide education and training around SUDIC. We are Scotland’s only charity advocating for research into the causes and prevention of SUDIC. Our Support reaches out to families impacted by the sudden and unexpected loss of their child and provides bereavement care to any family member who has been affected by the loss of a young child up to the age of five years old. This involves - Int…
- Does The Scottish Cot Death Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Scottish Cot Death 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 The Scottish Cot Death Trust?
- The Scottish Cot Death Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishcotdeathtrust.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.
- When was The Scottish Cot Death Trust registered as a charity?
- The Scottish Cot Death Trust was entered on the register on 12 June 1985.
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.