--- title: "Heartstart Cowal — check charity number SC053277 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Heartstart Cowal a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053277. the advancement of health charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/heartstart-cowal retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:55:27.558Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Heartstart Cowal is a registered charity (number SC053277) 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 saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £4,456 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Heartstart Cowal? Registered charity number SC053277 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £4,456 ## What does Heartstart Cowal do? The charity primarily provides training, free of charge, to members of the public and schools, in basic emergency life saving procedures ## What causes is Heartstart Cowal registered for? the advancement of healththe saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Heartstart Cowal yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Heartstart Cowal 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=heartstart-cowal&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Heartstart Cowal a legitimate charity? Yes. Heartstart Cowal is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053277) 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 Heartstart Cowal's charity number? Heartstart Cowal's charity number is SC053277. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053277? Search SC053277 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 Heartstart Cowal do? The charity primarily provides training, free of charge, to members of the public and schools, in basic emergency life saving procedures Does Heartstart Cowal have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heartstart Cowal. 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 Heartstart Cowal? Heartstart Cowal 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=SC053277).