Is Nras a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Nras as a registered charity (number SC039721) 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 Nras's charity number?

Nras's charity number is SC039721. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039721?

Search SC039721 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 Nras have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nras. 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 Nras?

Nras's website listed in our register data is http://www.nras.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 Nras registered as a charity?

Nras was entered on the register on 10 July 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039721Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Nras

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

Nras is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Nras?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,713,800
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,768,500
Registered charity number: SC039721
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.nras.org.uk

Quick answer

Nras (number SC039721) 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 Nras do?

3.1 'The objects of the Charity (the 'Objects') are for the public benefit to, promote the relief of people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis by: 3.1.1 raising awareness and understanding of rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis , including awareness of the severity of these diseases and their social and economic costs. 3.1.2 providing information on rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis, including information on the treatments and drugs available. 3.1.3 advancing all aspects of the care and treatment of rheumatoid arthrit…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Nras

Answers Nras 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: 10 July 2008
Also known as: The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Nras registered for?

the advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Nras yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Nras. 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 Nras?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nras a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Nras as a registered charity (number SC039721) 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 Nras's charity number?: Nras's charity number is SC039721. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039721?: Search SC039721 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 Nras do?: 3.1 'The objects of the Charity (the 'Objects') are for the public benefit to, promote the relief of people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis by: 3.1.1 raising awareness and understanding of rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis , including awareness of the severity of these diseases and their social and economic costs. 3.1.2 providing information on rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis, including information on the treatments and drugs available. 3.1.3 advancing all aspects of the care and treatment of rheumatoid arthrit…
Does Nras have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nras. 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 Nras?: Nras's website listed in our register data is http://www.nras.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 Nras registered as a charity?: Nras was entered on the register on 10 July 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.