--- title: "NHS Lothian Charity — check charity number SC007342 | CharityCompare" description: "Is NHS Lothian Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC007342. the advancement of health charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nhs-lothian-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:44:35.009Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer NHS Lothian Charity is a registered charity (number SC007342) 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 £4,849,000 (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 Lothian Charity? Registered charity number SC007342 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,849,000 Website [nhslothiancharity.org](https://nhslothiancharity.org/) ## What does NHS Lothian Charity do? The Charity is the official Charity of NHS Lothian with its main objective being the advancement of health, through the improvement of the physical and mental health of the people of Edinburgh and the Lothians. We do this via our strategic grant programmes which fund things like, Art in Healthcare, Green spaces, investment in capital projects, incme maximisation initiatives and a programme of volunteering. We also fund items through our ward and specific funds. ## What causes is NHS Lothian Charity registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for NHS Lothian Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. NHS Lothian 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-lothian-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://nhslothiancharity.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is NHS Lothian Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. NHS Lothian Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC007342) 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 Lothian Charity's charity number? NHS Lothian Charity's charity number is SC007342. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC007342? Search SC007342 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 Lothian Charity do? The Charity is the official Charity of NHS Lothian with its main objective being the advancement of health, through the improvement of the physical and mental health of the people of Edinburgh and the Lothians. We do this via our strategic grant programmes which fund things like, Art in Healthcare, Green spaces, investment in capital projects, incme maximisation initiatives and a programme of volunteering. We also fund items through our ward and specific funds. Does NHS Lothian Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for NHS Lothian 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 Lothian Charity? NHS Lothian Charity's website is https://nhslothiancharity.org/ — 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=SC007342).