--- title: "UK Biobank Limited — check charity number SC039230 | CharityCompare" description: "Is UK Biobank Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039230. the advancement of education 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/uk-biobank-limited-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:07:13.745Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer UK Biobank Limited is a registered charity (number SC039230) 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 education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £68,919,118 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 UK Biobank Limited? Registered charity number SC039230 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £68,919,118 Website [www.ukbiobank.ac.uk](http://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/) ## What does UK Biobank Limited do? The objects for which the Company is established are to protect, preserve and advance all or any aspects of the health and welfare of human beings and to advance and promote knowledge and education by engaging in, encouraging and supporting: (i) investigations into the separate and combined effects of genetic, environmental (including lifestyle, physiological and environmental exposures) and other factors on human health and welfare and on the risk and causation of diseases in the human population. (ii) the establishment, holding, operation, management, promotion, support, expansion, improvem… ## What causes is UK Biobank Limited registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for UK Biobank Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. UK Biobank Limited 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=uk-biobank-limited-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is UK Biobank Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. UK Biobank Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039230) 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 UK Biobank Limited's charity number? UK Biobank Limited's charity number is SC039230. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC039230? Search SC039230 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 UK Biobank Limited do? The objects for which the Company is established are to protect, preserve and advance all or any aspects of the health and welfare of human beings and to advance and promote knowledge and education by engaging in, encouraging and supporting: (i) investigations into the separate and combined effects of genetic, environmental (including lifestyle, physiological and environmental exposures) and other factors on human health and welfare and on the risk and causation of diseases in the human population. (ii) the establishment, holding, operation, management, promotion, support, expansion, improvem… Does UK Biobank Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for UK Biobank Limited. 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 UK Biobank Limited? UK Biobank Limited's website is http://www.ukbiobank.ac.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=SC039230).