--- title: "St.Columba’s Hospice Care — check charity number SC003634 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St.Columba’s Hospice Care a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003634. 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/st-columba-s-hospice-care retrieved: 2026-08-25T20:52:44.687Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St.Columba’s Hospice Care is a registered charity (number SC003634) 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; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £12,081,492 (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 St.Columba’s Hospice Care? Registered charity number SC003634 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,081,492 Website [www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk](http://www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk/) ## What does St.Columba’s Hospice Care do? St. Columba's exists to give everyone who needs it the very best hospice care. We're an independent charity at the heart of our local community, offering free, flexible and person-centred palliative care and support to our patients and their families. We're committed to supporting and empowering people, and those close to them, living with and dying from life-limiting illnesses. Our vision is that those facing life-limiting illnesses or bereavement feel empowered and are supported, with compassion, respect and dignity. Underpinning all the work carried out at the Hospice are our values of res… ## What causes is St.Columba’s Hospice Care registered for? the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St.Columba’s Hospice Care yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St.Columba’s Hospice Care 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=st-columba-s-hospice-care&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St.Columba’s Hospice Care a legitimate charity? Yes. St.Columba’s Hospice Care is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003634) 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 St.Columba’s Hospice Care's charity number? St.Columba’s Hospice Care's charity number is SC003634. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003634? Search SC003634 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 St.Columba’s Hospice Care do? St. Columba's exists to give everyone who needs it the very best hospice care. We're an independent charity at the heart of our local community, offering free, flexible and person-centred palliative care and support to our patients and their families. We're committed to supporting and empowering people, and those close to them, living with and dying from life-limiting illnesses. Our vision is that those facing life-limiting illnesses or bereavement feel empowered and are supported, with compassion, respect and dignity. Underpinning all the work carried out at the Hospice are our values of res… Does St.Columba’s Hospice Care have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St.Columba’s Hospice Care. 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 St.Columba’s Hospice Care? St.Columba’s Hospice Care's website is http://www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk — 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=SC003634).