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Registered charity · No. SC038693Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Outwith Scotland

Arthritis Care

Arthritis Care is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the advancement of public participation in sport, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Outwith Scotland.

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Arthritis Care is a registered charity (number SC038693) 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 advancement of public participation in sport; 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 Arthritis Care?

Registered charity number
SC038693
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
Outwith Scotland

What does Arthritis Care do?

The objects for which the Charity is established are for the public benefit: to relieve sickness and distress amongst persons living with Arthritis and provide support and information to their families, dependants, carers and health and social care professionals. and to promote such other exclusively charitable purposes as the Trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time determine for the benefit of persons living with Arthritis and their families, dependants and carers to the extent permitted by each of the laws of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

What causes is Arthritis Care registered for?

the advancement of healththe advancement of public participation in sportthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Arthritis Care yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arthritis Care 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 Arthritis Care a legitimate charity?
Yes. Arthritis Care is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038693) 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 Arthritis Care's charity number?
Arthritis Care's charity number is SC038693. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC038693?
Search SC038693 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 Arthritis Care do?
The objects for which the Charity is established are for the public benefit: to relieve sickness and distress amongst persons living with Arthritis and provide support and information to their families, dependants, carers and health and social care professionals. and to promote such other exclusively charitable purposes as the Trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time determine for the benefit of persons living with Arthritis and their families, dependants and carers to the extent permitted by each of the laws of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Does Arthritis Care have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arthritis Care. 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 Arthritis Care?
Arthritis Care's website is http://www.versusarthritis.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.