Is Macmillan Cancer Support a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Macmillan Cancer Support as a registered charity (number SC039907) 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 Macmillan Cancer Support's charity number?

Macmillan Cancer Support's charity number is SC039907. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039907?

Search SC039907 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 Macmillan Cancer Support have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Macmillan Cancer Support. 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 Macmillan Cancer Support?

Macmillan Cancer Support's website listed in our register data is http://www.macmillan.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 Macmillan Cancer Support registered as a charity?

Macmillan Cancer Support was entered on the register on 1 October 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039907Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Macmillan Cancer Support

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

Macmillan Cancer Support is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Macmillan Cancer Support?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £268,400,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £175,100,000
Registered charity number: SC039907
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.macmillan.org.uk

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Macmillan Cancer Support (number SC039907) 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 Macmillan Cancer Support do?

to provrde support, assistance and Information directly or rndirectly to people affected by cancer, (b) to further and build cancer awareness, education and research, (c) to promote and Influence effective care, Involvement and support for people affected by cancer In this Memorandum, 'people offected by cancer' Includes individuals who have a suspected or confirmed cancer diagnosis, their carers, families, friends, work colleagues, and anyone else directly or indirectly affected by cancer

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Macmillan Cancer Support

Answers Macmillan Cancer Support 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: 1 October 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Macmillan Cancer Support registered for?

the advancement of educationthe 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 Macmillan Cancer Support yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Macmillan Cancer Support. 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 Macmillan Cancer Support?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Macmillan Cancer Support a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Macmillan Cancer Support as a registered charity (number SC039907) 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 Macmillan Cancer Support's charity number?: Macmillan Cancer Support's charity number is SC039907. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039907?: Search SC039907 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 Macmillan Cancer Support do?: to provrde support, assistance and Information directly or rndirectly to people affected by cancer, (b) to further and build cancer awareness, education and research, (c) to promote and Influence effective care, Involvement and support for people affected by cancer In this Memorandum, 'people offected by cancer' Includes individuals who have a suspected or confirmed cancer diagnosis, their carers, families, friends, work colleagues, and anyone else directly or indirectly affected by cancer
Does Macmillan Cancer Support have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Macmillan Cancer Support. 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 Macmillan Cancer Support?: Macmillan Cancer Support's website listed in our register data is http://www.macmillan.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 Macmillan Cancer Support registered as a charity?: Macmillan Cancer Support was entered on the register on 1 October 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.