Is Bowel Cancer UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bowel Cancer UK as a registered charity (number SC040914) 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 Bowel Cancer UK's charity number?

Bowel Cancer UK's charity number is SC040914. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040914?

Search SC040914 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 Bowel Cancer UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bowel Cancer 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 Bowel Cancer UK?

Bowel Cancer UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk. 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 Bowel Cancer UK registered as a charity?

Bowel Cancer UK was entered on the register on 3 November 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040914Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Bowel Cancer UK

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

Bowel Cancer UK is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Bowel Cancer UK?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £6,573,027
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £7,215,702
Registered charity number: SC040914
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.bowelcanceruk.org.uk

Quick answer

Bowel Cancer UK (number SC040914) 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 Bowel Cancer UK do?

(a) to promote, support and out carry out research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, cure and effects of bowel cancer and other lower gastrointestinal conditions (together 'Bowel Cancer') for the benefit of the public. (b) to provide support, assistance and advice to people affected by Bowel Cancer and or to their carers and families and other interested persons. (c) to advance the education of the public and health and social care professionals on the issues relating to Bowel Cancer. (d) to promote and influence effective care and support for people affected by Bowel Canc…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bowel Cancer UK

Answers Bowel Cancer UK gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 3 November 2009
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Bowel Cancer UK registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bowel Cancer UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bowel Cancer 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 Bowel Cancer UK?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bowel Cancer UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bowel Cancer UK as a registered charity (number SC040914) 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 Bowel Cancer UK's charity number?: Bowel Cancer UK's charity number is SC040914. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040914?: Search SC040914 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 Bowel Cancer UK do?: (a) to promote, support and out carry out research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, cure and effects of bowel cancer and other lower gastrointestinal conditions (together 'Bowel Cancer') for the benefit of the public. (b) to provide support, assistance and advice to people affected by Bowel Cancer and or to their carers and families and other interested persons. (c) to advance the education of the public and health and social care professionals on the issues relating to Bowel Cancer. (d) to promote and influence effective care and support for people affected by Bowel Canc…
Does Bowel Cancer UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bowel Cancer 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 Bowel Cancer UK?: Bowel Cancer UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk. 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 Bowel Cancer UK registered as a charity?: Bowel Cancer UK was entered on the register on 3 November 2009.

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.