--- title: "PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital — check charity number SC044231 | CharityCompare" description: "Is PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044231. 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/patch-palliation-and-the-caring-hospital retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:54:29.009Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital is a registered charity (number SC044231) 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 advancement of health; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £54,121 (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 PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital? Registered charity number SC044231 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dundee City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £54,121 Website [www.patchscotland.com](http://www.patchscotland.com/) ## What does PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital do? 4.1 the advancement of health by improving the integration of palliative care for patients with advanced illness. and 4.2 the relief of those with ill health by supporting clinical models of care which improve symptom control and quality of life for patients with advanced disease. and 4.3 the advancement of science by improving the knowledge in relation to symptom control for patients with advanced illness. and 4.4 to support teaching and educational initiatives for those who are 'caring for patients with advanced disease ## What causes is PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital 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=patch-palliation-and-the-caring-hospital&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.patchscotland.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital a legitimate charity? Yes. PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044231) 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 PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital's charity number? PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital's charity number is SC044231. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044231? Search SC044231 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 PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital do? 4.1 the advancement of health by improving the integration of palliative care for patients with advanced illness. and 4.2 the relief of those with ill health by supporting clinical models of care which improve symptom control and quality of life for patients with advanced disease. and 4.3 the advancement of science by improving the knowledge in relation to symptom control for patients with advanced illness. and 4.4 to support teaching and educational initiatives for those who are 'caring for patients with advanced disease Does PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital. 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 PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital? PATCH- Palliation and The Caring Hospital's website is http://www.patchscotland.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=SC044231).