Is Cancer Support UK (CSUK) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cancer Support UK (CSUK) as a registered charity (number SC039731) 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 Cancer Support UK (CSUK)'s charity number?

Cancer Support UK (CSUK)'s charity number is SC039731. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039731?

Search SC039731 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 Cancer Support UK (CSUK) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cancer Support UK (CSUK). 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 Cancer Support UK (CSUK)?

Cancer Support UK (CSUK)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.cancersupportuk.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 Cancer Support UK (CSUK) registered as a charity?

Cancer Support UK (CSUK) was entered on the register on 16 July 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039731Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Cancer Support UK (CSUK)

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

Cancer Support UK (CSUK) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Cancer Support UK (CSUK)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £599,316
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £571,167
Registered charity number: SC039731
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.cancersupportuk.org

Quick answer

Cancer Support UK (CSUK) (number SC039731) 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 Cancer Support UK (CSUK) do?

3.1 to relieve sickness and advance education, including in particular (without limitation to the generality of the foregoing) in relation to the provision of services and resources to meet medical, emotional, psychological, spiritual and other needs of individuals as an holistic approach to prevent and treat cancer. and 3.2 to relieve poverty and economic hardship associated with the experience of cancer.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cancer Support UK (CSUK)

Answers Cancer Support UK (CSUK) 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: 16 July 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Cancer Support UK (CSUK) registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cancer Support UK (CSUK) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cancer Support UK (CSUK). 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 Cancer Support UK (CSUK)?

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 Cancer Support UK (CSUK) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cancer Support UK (CSUK) as a registered charity (number SC039731) 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 Cancer Support UK (CSUK)'s charity number?: Cancer Support UK (CSUK)'s charity number is SC039731. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039731?: Search SC039731 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 Cancer Support UK (CSUK) do?: 3.1 to relieve sickness and advance education, including in particular (without limitation to the generality of the foregoing) in relation to the provision of services and resources to meet medical, emotional, psychological, spiritual and other needs of individuals as an holistic approach to prevent and treat cancer. and 3.2 to relieve poverty and economic hardship associated with the experience of cancer.
Does Cancer Support UK (CSUK) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cancer Support UK (CSUK). 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 Cancer Support UK (CSUK)?: Cancer Support UK (CSUK)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.cancersupportuk.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 Cancer Support UK (CSUK) registered as a charity?: Cancer Support UK (CSUK) was entered on the register on 16 July 2008.

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.