Is Macular Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Macular Society as a registered charity (number SC042015) 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 Macular Society's charity number?

Macular Society's charity number is SC042015. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Macular Society?

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When was Macular Society registered as a charity?

Macular Society was entered on the register on 13 January 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042015Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Macular Society

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

Macular Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Macular Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,865,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £7,616,000
Registered charity number: SC042015
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.macularsociety.org

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Macular Society (number SC042015) 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 Macular Society do?

(a) (i) the relief of persons suffering from Macular disease and the promotion of research on the eye and brain with particular emphasis on the prevention and treatment of blindness and visually disabling conditions and to disseminate the results of such research. (ii) the advancement of education of the public concerning Macular disease, its causes and treatment. (iii) To raise funds to enable the above two aims to be implemented. (iv) To promote the relief of suffering and to further medical science by carrying out research on the eye and brain with particular emphasis on the prevention…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Macular Society

Answers Macular Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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 January 2011
Also known as: The Macular Disease Society
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Macular Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Macular Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Macular Society. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Macular Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Macular Society as a registered charity (number SC042015) 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 Macular Society's charity number?: Macular Society's charity number is SC042015. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042015?: Search SC042015 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 Macular Society do?: (a) (i) the relief of persons suffering from Macular disease and the promotion of research on the eye and brain with particular emphasis on the prevention and treatment of blindness and visually disabling conditions and to disseminate the results of such research. (ii) the advancement of education of the public concerning Macular disease, its causes and treatment. (iii) To raise funds to enable the above two aims to be implemented. (iv) To promote the relief of suffering and to further medical science by carrying out research on the eye and brain with particular emphasis on the prevention…
Does Macular Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Macular Society. 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 Macular Society?: Macular Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.macularsociety.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 Macular Society registered as a charity?: Macular Society was entered on the register on 13 January 2011.

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.