Is Pain Concern a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Pain Concern as a registered charity (number SC023559) 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 Pain Concern's charity number?

Pain Concern's charity number is SC023559. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC023559?

Search SC023559 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 Pain Concern have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pain Concern. 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 Pain Concern?

Pain Concern's website listed in our register data is http://www.painconcern.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 Pain Concern registered as a charity?

Pain Concern was entered on the register on 15 April 1995.

Registered charity · No. SC023559Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Pain Concern

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

Pain Concern is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, 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 Pain Concern?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £134,731
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £144,172
Registered charity number: SC023559
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.painconcern.org.uk

Quick answer

Pain Concern (number SC023559) 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 Pain Concern do?

We step forward to embrace our pain community – those with pain, and those who care for them – hoping to achieve a world where pain is better understood and does not stop people living the life they choose to live. • Our Self-Management Navigator Tool helps patients and professionals work together to improve life with pain. • Airing Pain podcasts are created by an award-winning producer and explore the latest issues in pain. • Our magazine, Pain Matters, is guest-edited by pain experts and features contributions from all over the world. • Our helpline and online support network provide safe…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Pain Concern

Answers Pain Concern 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: 15 April 1995
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Pain Concern registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Pain Concern yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Pain Concern a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Pain Concern as a registered charity (number SC023559) 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 Pain Concern's charity number?: Pain Concern's charity number is SC023559. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC023559?: Search SC023559 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 Pain Concern do?: We step forward to embrace our pain community – those with pain, and those who care for them – hoping to achieve a world where pain is better understood and does not stop people living the life they choose to live. • Our Self-Management Navigator Tool helps patients and professionals work together to improve life with pain. • Airing Pain podcasts are created by an award-winning producer and explore the latest issues in pain. • Our magazine, Pain Matters, is guest-edited by pain experts and features contributions from all over the world. • Our helpline and online support network provide safe…
Does Pain Concern have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pain Concern. 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 Pain Concern?: Pain Concern's website listed in our register data is http://www.painconcern.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 Pain Concern registered as a charity?: Pain Concern was entered on the register on 15 April 1995.

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.