Is The Union a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Union as a registered charity (number SC039880) 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 The Union's charity number?

The Union's charity number is SC039880. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039880?

Search SC039880 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 The Union have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Union. 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 The Union?

The Union's website listed in our register data is http://www.theunion.org. 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 The Union registered as a charity?

The Union was entered on the register on 19 September 2008.

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The Union

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

The Union is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about The Union?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £820,838
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £925,795
Registered charity number: SC039880
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.theunion.org

Quick answer

The Union (number SC039880) 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 The Union do?

We work to prevent and control tuberculosis, lung disease and NCDs as well as other related health problems on a worldwide basis, with a particular emphasis on low income countries. We do this by working on joint projects with our parent charity in France, in particular by organising world health conferences, publications and fundraising.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Union

Answers The Union gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does The Union's money come from?

The Union reported £821k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £821k (100%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£821k · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 September 2008
Also known as: The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is The Union registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Union yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Union a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Union as a registered charity (number SC039880) 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 The Union's charity number?: The Union's charity number is SC039880. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039880?: Search SC039880 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 The Union do?: We work to prevent and control tuberculosis, lung disease and NCDs as well as other related health problems on a worldwide basis, with a particular emphasis on low income countries. We do this by working on joint projects with our parent charity in France, in particular by organising world health conferences, publications and fundraising.
Does The Union have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Union. 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 The Union?: The Union's website listed in our register data is http://www.theunion.org. 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.
Where does The Union's money come from?: The Union reported £821k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £821k (100%).
When was The Union registered as a charity?: The Union was entered on the register on 19 September 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.