Is MDS Support UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists MDS Support UK as a registered charity (number SC055405) 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 MDS Support UK's charity number?

MDS Support UK's charity number is SC055405. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055405?

Search SC055405 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 MDS Support UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for MDS Support 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 MDS Support UK?

MDS Support UK's website listed in our register data is https://mdspatientsupport.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 MDS Support UK registered as a charity?

MDS Support UK was entered on the register on 9 June 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055405CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)

MDS Support UK

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

MDS Support UK is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, 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 MDS Support UK?

Registered charity number: SC055405
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: mdspatientsupport.org.uk

Quick answer

MDS Support UK (number SC055405) 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 MDS Support UK do?

1) To relieve sickness and preserve, promote and protect the health of sufferers of Myelodysplastic Syndrome. (MDS) in the United Kingdom through the provision of support education and practical advice. 2) To advance the education of the general public in the United Kingdom in all areas in relation to MDS. 3) To promote and support scientific research into MDS, for the treatment of MDS and care of sufferers of MDS and those disposed to the development of MDS.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for MDS Support UK

Answers MDS Support UK gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 June 2026
Also known as: MDS UK Patient Support Group
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is MDS Support UK registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for MDS Support UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score MDS Support 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 MDS Support UK?

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Frequently asked questions

Is MDS Support UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists MDS Support UK as a registered charity (number SC055405) 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 MDS Support UK's charity number?: MDS Support UK's charity number is SC055405. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055405?: Search SC055405 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 MDS Support UK do?: 1) To relieve sickness and preserve, promote and protect the health of sufferers of Myelodysplastic Syndrome. (MDS) in the United Kingdom through the provision of support education and practical advice. 2) To advance the education of the general public in the United Kingdom in all areas in relation to MDS. 3) To promote and support scientific research into MDS, for the treatment of MDS and care of sufferers of MDS and those disposed to the development of MDS.
Does MDS Support UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for MDS Support 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 MDS Support UK?: MDS Support UK's website listed in our register data is https://mdspatientsupport.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 MDS Support UK registered as a charity?: MDS Support UK was entered on the register on 9 June 2026.

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.