Alpha-1 UK
Alpha-1 UK 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 Outwith Scotland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Alpha-1 UK?
- Registered charity number
- SC043177
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £24,757
- Website
- www.alpha1.org.uk
What does Alpha-1 UK do?
The charity's objects ('the objects' ) are (1) To relieve the needs of individuals suffering from the genetic condition Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), their families, carers and friends, in particular, but not exclusively by: a) Providing advice, support and equipment with a view to improve the quality of life of those suffering with AATD, their families, carers and friends. b) Advancing awareness and knowledge of AATD, in particular among affected patients and medical professions and healthcare provider organisations. c) Fostering improvements in access and equality of access to clin…
What causes is Alpha-1 UK registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Alpha-1 UK yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Alpha-1 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Alpha-1 UK a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Alpha-1 UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043177) 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 Alpha-1 UK's charity number?
- Alpha-1 UK's charity number is SC043177. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC043177?
- Search SC043177 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 Alpha-1 UK do?
- The charity's objects ('the objects' ) are (1) To relieve the needs of individuals suffering from the genetic condition Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), their families, carers and friends, in particular, but not exclusively by: a) Providing advice, support and equipment with a view to improve the quality of life of those suffering with AATD, their families, carers and friends. b) Advancing awareness and knowledge of AATD, in particular among affected patients and medical professions and healthcare provider organisations. c) Fostering improvements in access and equality of access to clin…
- Does Alpha-1 UK have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alpha-1 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 Alpha-1 UK?
- Alpha-1 UK's website is http://www.alpha1.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.