--- title: "Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust — check charity number SC037486 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037486. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/goodnews-health-scotland-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:00:41.709Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number SC037486) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £28,912 (year ending 2025-11-30). 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 Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust? Registered charity number SC037486 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30) £28,912 ## What does Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust do? The objective of the trust are the relief of those on need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage (including relief given by the provision of accommodation or care) through the payment of the whole or such part of the free income and the whole or such part of the capital of the Trust Estate as the Trustees may from time to time consider desirable for such charitable purposes or to such charitable institutions, societies, foundations or funds as the Trustees in their sole discretion select. ## What causes is Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust 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=goodnews-health-scotland-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037486) 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 Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust's charity number? Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust's charity number is SC037486. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037486? Search SC037486 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 Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust do? The objective of the trust are the relief of those on need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage (including relief given by the provision of accommodation or care) through the payment of the whole or such part of the free income and the whole or such part of the capital of the Trust Estate as the Trustees may from time to time consider desirable for such charitable purposes or to such charitable institutions, societies, foundations or funds as the Trustees in their sole discretion select. Does Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable 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 Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust? Goodnews Health Scotland Charitable Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC037486).