--- title: "Heartbeat Trust UK — check charity number 1185996 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Heartbeat Trust UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185996. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Room 503 - Inst. of Life Sciences 2. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/heartbeat-trust-uk retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:52:15.778Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Heartbeat Trust UK is a registered charity (number 1185996) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £237,790 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Heartbeat Trust UK? Registered charity number 1185996 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Room 503 - Inst. of Life Sciences 2 Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £237,790 Website [www.heartbeattrustuk.co.uk](http://www.heartbeattrustuk.co.uk/) ## What does Heartbeat Trust UK do? To improve the survival rate from catastrophic health events within the community throughout the UK, specifically:1. Out of hospital cardiac arrests; and2. Traumatic bleeds arising from various causes including, work/road accidents, impalement, stabbings, etc.To achieve this, we seek strategic placement of medical equipment within the community and greater public awareness and training. ## What causes is Heartbeat Trust UK registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Heartbeat Trust UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Heartbeat Trust UK 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=heartbeat-trust-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.heartbeattrustuk.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Heartbeat Trust UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Heartbeat Trust UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185996) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Heartbeat Trust UK's charity number? Heartbeat Trust UK's charity number is 1185996. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185996? Search 1185996 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Heartbeat Trust UK do? To improve the survival rate from catastrophic health events within the community throughout the UK, specifically:1. Out of hospital cardiac arrests; and2. Traumatic bleeds arising from various causes including, work/road accidents, impalement, stabbings, etc.To achieve this, we seek strategic placement of medical equipment within the community and greater public awareness and training. Does Heartbeat Trust UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heartbeat Trust UK. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Heartbeat Trust UK? Heartbeat Trust UK's website is http://www.heartbeattrustuk.co.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1185996).