--- title: "Kelso Heartbeat — check charity number SC045372 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kelso Heartbeat a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045372. the saving of lives charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kelso-heartbeat retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:50:00.289Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kelso Heartbeat is a registered charity (number SC045372) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £3,653 (year ending 2025-11-01). 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 Kelso Heartbeat? Registered charity number SC045372 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-11-01) £3,653 ## What does Kelso Heartbeat do? As above. Maintain existing equipment & purchase new as & when required. Provide free training to members of public on Basic Life Support & use of defibrillators ## What causes is Kelso Heartbeat registered for? the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kelso Heartbeat yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kelso Heartbeat 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=kelso-heartbeat&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kelso Heartbeat a legitimate charity? Yes. Kelso Heartbeat is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045372) 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 Kelso Heartbeat's charity number? Kelso Heartbeat's charity number is SC045372. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045372? Search SC045372 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 Kelso Heartbeat do? As above. Maintain existing equipment & purchase new as & when required. Provide free training to members of public on Basic Life Support & use of defibrillators Does Kelso Heartbeat have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kelso Heartbeat. 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 Kelso Heartbeat? Kelso Heartbeat 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=SC045372).