Arthritis UK
Arthritis 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.
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What are the key facts about Arthritis UK?
- Registered charity number
- SC041156
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £30,018,000
- Website
- www.arthritis-uk.org
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…
What causes is Arthritis UK registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Arthritis UK yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arthritis 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 Arthritis UK a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Arthritis UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041156) 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 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 is https://www.arthritis-uk.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.