Is Arthritis UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Arthritis UK as a registered charity (number SC041156) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Arthritis UK's charity number?

Arthritis UK's charity number is SC041156. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC041156?

Search SC041156 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.

Does Arthritis UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arthritis 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 Arthritis UK?

Arthritis UK's website listed in our register data is https://www.arthritis-uk.org/. 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 Arthritis UK registered as a charity?

Arthritis UK was entered on the register on 6 January 2010.

Registered charity · No. SC041156Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Arthritis UK

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Arthritis UK is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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.

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What are the key facts about Arthritis UK?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £30,018,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £40,976,000
Registered charity number: SC041156
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.arthritis-uk.org

Quick answer

Arthritis UK (number SC041156) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Arthritis UK do?

3 The Charity's objects are specifically restricted to the following: 3.1 to advance the study of and research into the causes, treatment and cure of arthritis and related musculoskeletal disorders and disseminate the useful results of that research. 3.2 to relieve the needs of those suffering from arthritis and related musculoskeletal disorders, including by: 3.2.1 promoting the teaching of matters relating to, and the further understanding of, arthritis and related musculoskeletal disorders among health care professionals and students and other persons involved in the treatment of such diso…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Arthritis UK

Answers Arthritis UK gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 January 2010
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Arthritis UK registered for?

the advancement of educationthe 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 Arthritis UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Arthritis UK. 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 Arthritis UK?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arthritis UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Arthritis UK as a registered charity (number SC041156) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Arthritis UK's charity number?: Arthritis UK's charity number is SC041156. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC041156?: Search SC041156 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 UK do?: 3 The Charity's objects are specifically restricted to the following: 3.1 to advance the study of and research into the causes, treatment and cure of arthritis and related musculoskeletal disorders and disseminate the useful results of that research. 3.2 to relieve the needs of those suffering from arthritis and related musculoskeletal disorders, including by: 3.2.1 promoting the teaching of matters relating to, and the further understanding of, arthritis and related musculoskeletal disorders among health care professionals and students and other persons involved in the treatment of such diso…
Does Arthritis UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arthritis 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 Arthritis UK?: Arthritis UK's website listed in our register data is https://www.arthritis-uk.org/. 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 Arthritis UK registered as a charity?: Arthritis UK was entered on the register on 6 January 2010.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.