Is Action Medical Research a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Action Medical Research as a registered charity (number SC039284) 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 Medical Research's charity number?

Action Medical Research's charity number is SC039284. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039284?

Search SC039284 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 Medical Research have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Action Medical Research. 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 Medical Research?

Action Medical Research's website listed in our register data is http://www.action.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 Medical Research registered as a charity?

Action Medical Research was entered on the register on 16 February 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039284Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Action Medical Research

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

Action Medical Research is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Action Medical Research?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £7,822,810
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £9,497,461
Registered charity number: SC039284
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.action.org.uk

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Action Medical Research (number SC039284) 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 Medical Research do?

To promote encourage maintain improve and advance research into the prevention cure management and alleviation of disabling diseases and conditions provided that the useful results of such research shall be disseminated for the public benefit.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Action Medical Research

Answers Action Medical Research gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 February 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Action Medical Research registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Action Medical Research yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Action Medical Research. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Action Medical Research a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Action Medical Research as a registered charity (number SC039284) 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 Medical Research's charity number?: Action Medical Research's charity number is SC039284. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039284?: Search SC039284 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 Medical Research do?: To promote encourage maintain improve and advance research into the prevention cure management and alleviation of disabling diseases and conditions provided that the useful results of such research shall be disseminated for the public benefit.
Does Action Medical Research have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Action Medical Research. 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 Medical Research?: Action Medical Research's website listed in our register data is http://www.action.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 Medical Research registered as a charity?: Action Medical Research was entered on the register on 16 February 2008.

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.