Is Kidney Care UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kidney Care UK as a registered charity (number SC048198) 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 Kidney Care UK's charity number?

Kidney Care UK's charity number is SC048198. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048198?

Search SC048198 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 Kidney Care UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kidney Care 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 Kidney Care UK?

Kidney Care UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.kidneycareuk.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 Kidney Care UK registered as a charity?

Kidney Care UK was entered on the register on 13 March 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048198Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Kidney Care UK

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

Kidney Care UK is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 Kidney Care UK?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £5,040,719
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £6,686,172
Registered charity number: SC048198
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.kidneycareuk.org

Quick answer

Kidney Care UK (number SC048198) 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 Kidney Care UK do?

The Company is established for the following objects: (i) to educate and inform the public regarding all forms of kidney and associated disorders. (ii) to promote the welfare of persons suffering from kidney and renal diseases or associated disorders ('Kidney Patients') including providing them with financial assistance. (iii) to make grants to hospitals for new buildings and other construction works for kidney units, for facilities for kidney transplantation, dialysis and any other renal treatment and to meet the cost of employing personnel to provide renal services. and (iv) to fund resear…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kidney Care UK

Answers Kidney Care 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: 13 March 2018
Also known as: The British Kidney Patient Association
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Kidney Care UK registered for?

the 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 Kidney Care UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kidney Care 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 Kidney Care UK?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Kidney Care UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kidney Care UK as a registered charity (number SC048198) 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 Kidney Care UK's charity number?: Kidney Care UK's charity number is SC048198. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048198?: Search SC048198 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 Kidney Care UK do?: The Company is established for the following objects: (i) to educate and inform the public regarding all forms of kidney and associated disorders. (ii) to promote the welfare of persons suffering from kidney and renal diseases or associated disorders ('Kidney Patients') including providing them with financial assistance. (iii) to make grants to hospitals for new buildings and other construction works for kidney units, for facilities for kidney transplantation, dialysis and any other renal treatment and to meet the cost of employing personnel to provide renal services. and (iv) to fund resear…
Does Kidney Care UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kidney Care 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 Kidney Care UK?: Kidney Care UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.kidneycareuk.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 Kidney Care UK registered as a charity?: Kidney Care UK was entered on the register on 13 March 2018.

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.