Is Action for M.E. a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Action for M.E. as a registered charity (number SC040452) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Action for M.E.'s charity number?

Action for M.E.'s charity number is SC040452. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040452?

Search SC040452 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.

Does Action for M.E. have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Action for M.E.. 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 Action for M.E.?

Action for M.E.'s website listed in our register data is http://www.actionforme.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Action for M.E. registered as a charity?

Action for M.E. was entered on the register on 30 April 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040452Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Action for M.E.

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Action for M.E. is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Action for M.E.?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £1,701,798
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £1,655,841
Registered charity number: SC040452
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.actionforme.org.uk

Quick answer

Action for M.E. (number SC040452) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Action for M.E. do?

The Company is established for the relief of persons suffering from the disease Myalgic Encephalomyelitis ('M.E.', which expression where used in this Memorandum of Association shall include chronic fatigue syndromes and other associated syndromes) and to provide information, advice and support and to promote public education and research into the disease (provided that the useful results of any such research are fully disseminated to the general public).

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Action for M.E.

Answers Action for M.E. gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 April 2009
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Action for M.E. registered for?

the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Action for M.E. yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Action for M.E.. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Action for M.E.?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Action for M.E. a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Action for M.E. as a registered charity (number SC040452) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Action for M.E.'s charity number?: Action for M.E.'s charity number is SC040452. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040452?: Search SC040452 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 Action for M.E. do?: The Company is established for the relief of persons suffering from the disease Myalgic Encephalomyelitis ('M.E.', which expression where used in this Memorandum of Association shall include chronic fatigue syndromes and other associated syndromes) and to provide information, advice and support and to promote public education and research into the disease (provided that the useful results of any such research are fully disseminated to the general public).
Does Action for M.E. have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Action for M.E.. 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 Action for M.E.?: Action for M.E.'s website listed in our register data is http://www.actionforme.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Action for M.E. registered as a charity?: Action for M.E. was entered on the register on 30 April 2009.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.