--- title: "Heartstart Discovery — check charity number SC048883 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Heartstart Discovery a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048883. the advancement of education charity based in Dundee City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/heartstart-discovery retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:37:00.776Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Heartstart Discovery is a registered charity (number SC048883) 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 education; the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £2,220 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Discovery? Registered charity number SC048883 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Dundee City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,220 ## What does Heartstart Discovery do? The scheme is established to advance education and to promote the saving of lives by contributing to a reduction in the likelihood of premature and unnecessary sudden death resulting from heart attack, cardiac arrest and other life threatening situations. ## What causes is Heartstart Discovery registered for? the advancement of educationthe saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Heartstart Discovery yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Heartstart Discovery 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-discovery&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Heartstart Discovery a legitimate charity? Yes. Heartstart Discovery is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048883) 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 Discovery's charity number? Heartstart Discovery's charity number is SC048883. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048883? Search SC048883 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 Discovery do? The scheme is established to advance education and to promote the saving of lives by contributing to a reduction in the likelihood of premature and unnecessary sudden death resulting from heart attack, cardiac arrest and other life threatening situations. Does Heartstart Discovery have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heartstart Discovery. 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 Discovery? Heartstart Discovery 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=SC048883).