LifeArc
LifeArc is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Outwith Scotland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about LifeArc?
- Registered charity number
- SC037861
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £205,043,000
- Website
- www.lifearc.org
What does LifeArc do?
To promote the public benefit by improving human health and medical research in particular by assisting the progress of the scientific discoveries and new technologies arising from research into therapeutic treatments, drugs, diagnostics, other technologies or information resources. To work with industry, charities, universities, the health service and other relevant bodies as well as conducting its own research and development as needed to accelerate the progress of these discoveries and technologies to the stage at which they are (i) capable of being made generally available to the medical…
What causes is LifeArc registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for LifeArc yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. LifeArc 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 LifeArc a legitimate charity?
- Yes. LifeArc is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037861) 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 LifeArc's charity number?
- LifeArc's charity number is SC037861. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC037861?
- Search SC037861 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 LifeArc do?
- To promote the public benefit by improving human health and medical research in particular by assisting the progress of the scientific discoveries and new technologies arising from research into therapeutic treatments, drugs, diagnostics, other technologies or information resources. To work with industry, charities, universities, the health service and other relevant bodies as well as conducting its own research and development as needed to accelerate the progress of these discoveries and technologies to the stage at which they are (i) capable of being made generally available to the medical…
- Does LifeArc have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for LifeArc. 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 LifeArc?
- LifeArc's website is http://www.lifearc.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.