Is Action on Pain a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Action on Pain as a registered charity (number 1088789) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 on Pain's charity number?

Action on Pain's charity number is 1088789. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1088789?

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Does Action on Pain have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Action on Pain?

Action on Pain's website listed in our register data is http://www.action-on-pain.co.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 on Pain registered as a charity?

Action on Pain was entered on the register on 8 October 2001.

Registered charity · No. 1088789

Action on Pain

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Action on Pain is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Action on Pain?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £1,900
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £1,116
Registered charity number: 1088789
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Terrington St. Clement
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.action-on-pain.co.uk

Quick answer

Action on Pain (number 1088789) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 on Pain do?

We provide support and advice for people affected by chronic pain across the U.K and the rest of Europe. We operate "PainLine" our dedicated telephone helpine manned by experienced volunteers. We operate a Mobile Information Unit which visits locations across the U.K where we are able to provide "face to face" confidential advice and support. We lobby hard to improve pain services within the U.K.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Action on Pain

Answers Action on Pain gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Action on Pain as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 October 2001
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Ireland · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Action on Pain registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Action on Pain yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Action on Pain. 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 on Pain?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Action on Pain a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Action on Pain as a registered charity (number 1088789) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 on Pain's charity number?: Action on Pain's charity number is 1088789. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1088789?: Search 1088789 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Action on Pain do?: We provide support and advice for people affected by chronic pain across the U.K and the rest of Europe. We operate "PainLine" our dedicated telephone helpine manned by experienced volunteers. We operate a Mobile Information Unit which visits locations across the U.K where we are able to provide "face to face" confidential advice and support. We lobby hard to improve pain services within the U.K.
Does Action on Pain have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Action on Pain. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Action on Pain?: Action on Pain's website listed in our register data is http://www.action-on-pain.co.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Action on Pain?: The register records Action on Pain as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Action on Pain registered as a charity?: Action on Pain was entered on the register on 8 October 2001.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.