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Registered charity · No. SC027348SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)North Ayrshire

ArCaS

ArCaS is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, based in North Ayrshire.

Quick answer

ArCaS is a registered charity (number SC027348) 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. Its latest reported income was £177,688 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 ArCaS?

Registered charity number
SC027348
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
North Ayrshire
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£177,688

What does ArCaS do?

Arran Cancer Support was established in 1989 and since then has provided support to people on Arran who have been impacted by cancer. The services provided include annual financial payment for the provision of a dedicated NHS cancer nurse who is based on Arran. financial support for people who want to take their own car to hospital appointments with the help of a companion. drivers who meet service users at either Ardrossan or Troon port and take them to and from hospital appointments on the mainland. support for emergency accommodation needs when returning ferries do not sail. a wide range o…

What causes is ArCaS registered for?

the advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for ArCaS yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. ArCaS 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 ArCaS a legitimate charity?
Yes. ArCaS is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027348) 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 ArCaS's charity number?
ArCaS's charity number is SC027348. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC027348?
Search SC027348 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 ArCaS do?
Arran Cancer Support was established in 1989 and since then has provided support to people on Arran who have been impacted by cancer. The services provided include annual financial payment for the provision of a dedicated NHS cancer nurse who is based on Arran. financial support for people who want to take their own car to hospital appointments with the help of a companion. drivers who meet service users at either Ardrossan or Troon port and take them to and from hospital appointments on the mainland. support for emergency accommodation needs when returning ferries do not sail. a wide range o…
Does ArCaS have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ArCaS. 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 ArCaS?
ArCaS's website is https://www.arrancancersupport.org — 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.