--- title: "Heartland Cares — check charity number SC054542 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Heartland Cares a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054542. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Perth And Kinross. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompa" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/heartland-cares retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:52:41.118Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Heartland Cares is a registered charity (number SC054542) 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. 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 Heartland Cares? Registered charity number SC054542 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Perth And Kinross ## What does Heartland Cares do? To provide relief to those in need by reason of age, ill-health or disability by supporting, co-ordinating, managing and/or enabling person-centred social care support services in rural, remote and under-served communities primarily (but not exclusively) in Perth and Kinross, in order to secure equality of access to social care services for the benefit of the public. ## What causes is Heartland Cares 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 Heartland Cares yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Heartland Cares 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=heartland-cares&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Heartland Cares a legitimate charity? Yes. Heartland Cares is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054542) 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 Heartland Cares's charity number? Heartland Cares's charity number is SC054542. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054542? Search SC054542 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 Heartland Cares do? To provide relief to those in need by reason of age, ill-health or disability by supporting, co-ordinating, managing and/or enabling person-centred social care support services in rural, remote and under-served communities primarily (but not exclusively) in Perth and Kinross, in order to secure equality of access to social care services for the benefit of the public. Does Heartland Cares have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heartland Cares. 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 Heartland Cares? Heartland Cares 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=SC054542).