--- title: "LifeArc — check charity number SC037861 | CharityCompare" description: "Is LifeArc a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037861. the advancement of health charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lifearc-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:59:02.493Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer LifeArc is a registered charity (number SC037861) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £205,043,000 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## 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](http://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? the advancement of healththe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=lifearc-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lifearc.org/) ## 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC037861).