--- title: "NHS Grampian Charity — check charity number SC017296 | CharityCompare" description: "Is NHS Grampian Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC017296. the advancement of health charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nhs-grampian-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:45:21.505Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer NHS Grampian Charity is a registered charity (number SC017296) 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. Its latest reported income was £3,557,000 (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 NHS Grampian Charity? Registered charity number SC017296 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,557,000 Website [www.nhsgcharities.com](http://www.nhsgcharities.com/) ## What does NHS Grampian Charity do? NHS Grampian Charity is the official charity of NHS Grampian. We are responsible for managing the generous donations made by supporters to ensure that they are used to provide benefits for patients and staff, to enhance services and to provide support in our communities. We want to ensure patients have the best possible healthcare experience and we award grants to NHS Grampian services and staff, researchers, charities and community organisations to support projects which enhance health and wellbeing. The donations we receive are only used to enhance the services of NHS Grampian and do not… ## What causes is NHS Grampian Charity registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for NHS Grampian Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. NHS Grampian Charity 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=nhs-grampian-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nhsgcharities.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is NHS Grampian Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. NHS Grampian Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC017296) 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 NHS Grampian Charity's charity number? NHS Grampian Charity's charity number is SC017296. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC017296? Search SC017296 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 NHS Grampian Charity do? NHS Grampian Charity is the official charity of NHS Grampian. We are responsible for managing the generous donations made by supporters to ensure that they are used to provide benefits for patients and staff, to enhance services and to provide support in our communities. We want to ensure patients have the best possible healthcare experience and we award grants to NHS Grampian services and staff, researchers, charities and community organisations to support projects which enhance health and wellbeing. The donations we receive are only used to enhance the services of NHS Grampian and do not… Does NHS Grampian Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for NHS Grampian Charity. 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 NHS Grampian Charity? NHS Grampian Charity's website is http://www.nhsgcharities.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC017296).