--- title: "Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity — check charity number SC020862 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC020862. the advancement of health charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/edinburgh-children-s-hospital-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:27:08.771Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity is a registered charity (number SC020862) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £2,781,033 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity? Registered charity number SC020862 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,781,033 Website [www.echcharity.org](http://www.echcharity.org/) ## What does Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity do? ECHC provides seriously ill children and their families with the extra support they need when facing a potentially life-changing hospital visit. We're speeding up recovery, taking away fear, providing reassurance, distraction and fun every step of the way. ## What causes is Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity 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 Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=edinburgh-children-s-hospital-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.echcharity.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC020862) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity's charity number? Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity's charity number is SC020862. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC020862? Search SC020862 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 Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity do? ECHC provides seriously ill children and their families with the extra support they need when facing a potentially life-changing hospital visit. We're speeding up recovery, taking away fear, providing reassurance, distraction and fun every step of the way. Does Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Children's Hospital 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 Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity? Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity's website is http://www.echcharity.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC020862).