--- title: "Ovarian Cancer Action — check charity number SC043478 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ovarian Cancer Action a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043478. the advancement of health charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ovarian-cancer-action-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:31:58.503Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ovarian Cancer Action is a registered charity (number SC043478) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; the saving of lives; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £1,637,463 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Ovarian Cancer Action? Registered charity number SC043478 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,637,463 Website [www.ovarian.org.uk](http://www.ovarian.org.uk/) ## What does Ovarian Cancer Action do? The objects for which the Company is established are the relief of sickness and the protection of health, and in particular to promote or assist in promoting the advancement of medical and surgical studies and research and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) study and research in the prevention, treatment and cure of gynaecological related cancers and in all other branches of oncology to the intent that the useful results of such study and research be disseminated for the public benefit. ## What causes is Ovarian Cancer Action registered for? the advancement of healththe saving of livesthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ovarian Cancer Action yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ovarian Cancer Action is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ovarian-cancer-action-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ovarian.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ovarian Cancer Action a legitimate charity? Yes. Ovarian Cancer Action is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043478) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Ovarian Cancer Action's charity number? Ovarian Cancer Action's charity number is SC043478. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043478? Search SC043478 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 Ovarian Cancer Action do? The objects for which the Company is established are the relief of sickness and the protection of health, and in particular to promote or assist in promoting the advancement of medical and surgical studies and research and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) study and research in the prevention, treatment and cure of gynaecological related cancers and in all other branches of oncology to the intent that the useful results of such study and research be disseminated for the public benefit. Does Ovarian Cancer Action have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ovarian Cancer Action. 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 Ovarian Cancer Action? Ovarian Cancer Action's website is http://www.ovarian.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC043478).