--- title: "ALK Positive UK — check charity number SC053692 | CharityCompare" description: "Is ALK Positive UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053692. the advancement of health charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/alk-positive-uk retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:14:11.446Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer ALK Positive UK is a registered charity (number SC053692) 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. 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 ALK Positive UK? Registered charity number SC053692 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W) Location Outwith Scotland Website [www.alkpositive.org.uk](http://www.alkpositive.org.uk/) ## What does ALK Positive UK do? To relieve sickness and to preserve and protect good health of UK anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positive lung cancer patients by:- a. providing an information resource, in particular access to information about latest developments and clinical trials. b. Identifying and locating UK ALK patients and offering support and guidance on the location of UK ALK specialists and services. c. Liaising with and influencing decision makers, e.g. NICE, NHS, DVLA. d. Raising awareness of ALK lung cancer, particularly amongst the medical profession so as to promote the best treatment for patients. e. Liai… ## What causes is ALK Positive UK 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 ALK Positive UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. ALK Positive UK 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=alk-positive-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.alkpositive.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is ALK Positive UK a legitimate charity? Yes. ALK Positive UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053692) 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 ALK Positive UK's charity number? ALK Positive UK's charity number is SC053692. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053692? Search SC053692 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 ALK Positive UK do? To relieve sickness and to preserve and protect good health of UK anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positive lung cancer patients by:- a. providing an information resource, in particular access to information about latest developments and clinical trials. b. Identifying and locating UK ALK patients and offering support and guidance on the location of UK ALK specialists and services. c. Liaising with and influencing decision makers, e.g. NICE, NHS, DVLA. d. Raising awareness of ALK lung cancer, particularly amongst the medical profession so as to promote the best treatment for patients. e. Liai… Does ALK Positive UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ALK Positive UK. 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 ALK Positive UK? ALK Positive UK's website is http://www.alkpositive.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=SC053692).