Is Obesity Action a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Obesity Action as a registered charity (number 1147991) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Obesity Action's charity number?

Obesity Action's charity number is 1147991. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1147991?

Search 1147991 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Obesity Action have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Obesity Action. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Obesity Action?

Obesity Action's website listed in our register data is https://www.obesityaction.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.

What was Obesity Action previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Obesity Action: Obesity Action Campaign.

When was Obesity Action registered as a charity?

Obesity Action was entered on the register on 9 February 2016. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07723042).

Registered charity · No. 1147991Charitable company

Obesity Action

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Obesity Action is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Obesity Action?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1147991
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.obesityaction.org.uk

Quick answer

Obesity Action (number 1147991) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Obesity Action do?

?Raise awareness of obesity and it?s adverse health consequences, through lobbying parliament together with public and private engagement events; ?Support research into obesity and its health consequences ? with a particular emphasis on its liver and pancreas consequences; ?Educate adolescents & mothers about healthy eating prior to pregnancy and healthy feeding of their offspring;

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Obesity Action

Answers Obesity Action gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Obesity Action as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 February 2016
Company number: 07723042 (Companies House)
Previous names on the register: Obesity Action Campaign
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Obesity Action registered for?

Other Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Obesity Action yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Obesity Action a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Obesity Action as a registered charity (number 1147991) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Obesity Action's charity number?: Obesity Action's charity number is 1147991. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1147991?: Search 1147991 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Obesity Action do?: ?Raise awareness of obesity and it?s adverse health consequences, through lobbying parliament together with public and private engagement events; ?Support research into obesity and its health consequences ? with a particular emphasis on its liver and pancreas consequences; ?Educate adolescents & mothers about healthy eating prior to pregnancy and healthy feeding of their offspring;
Does Obesity Action have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Obesity Action. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Obesity Action?: Obesity Action's website listed in our register data is https://www.obesityaction.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Obesity Action?: The register records Obesity Action as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Obesity Action previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Obesity Action: Obesity Action Campaign.
When was Obesity Action registered as a charity?: Obesity Action was entered on the register on 9 February 2016. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07723042).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.