Action on Asbestos
Action on Asbestos is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Glasgow City.
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What are the key facts about Action on Asbestos?
- Registered charity number
- SC017874
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £999,905
What does Action on Asbestos do?
Action on Asbestos is set up to support and campaign for individuals suffering from asbestos related diseases and other industry related diseases and injuries. To do so the charity provides welfare rights assistance to victims and their families, provide regular beneficiary support meetings, provide grants to NHS Trusts and Universities involved in the treatment of and research into relevant diseases and injuries, and campaigns on behalf of its beneficiaries as a whole.
What causes is Action on Asbestos registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Action on Asbestos yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Action on Asbestos 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Action on Asbestos a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Action on Asbestos is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC017874) 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 Action on Asbestos's charity number?
- Action on Asbestos's charity number is SC017874. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC017874?
- Search SC017874 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 on Asbestos do?
- Action on Asbestos is set up to support and campaign for individuals suffering from asbestos related diseases and other industry related diseases and injuries. To do so the charity provides welfare rights assistance to victims and their families, provide regular beneficiary support meetings, provide grants to NHS Trusts and Universities involved in the treatment of and research into relevant diseases and injuries, and campaigns on behalf of its beneficiaries as a whole.
- Does Action on Asbestos have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Action on Asbestos. 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 on Asbestos?
- Action on Asbestos's website is http://www.clydesideactiononasbestos.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.