--- title: "Weight Concern — charity 1059686 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Weight Concern (charity 1059686): income £104 (2023). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/weight-concern retrieved: 2026-10-06T21:15:17.732Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1059686Charitable company WC # Weight Concern Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Weight Concern is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.weightconcern.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1059686&subId=0) Work at Weight Concern? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=weight-concern&type=claim&name=Weight%20Concern) to add your own description, logo and links. ## Check the current position The register reporting status is “Submission Double Default”. Extract 2026-10-04. These labels do not establish whether particular services are available. Check the [live register](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1059686&subId=0) before acting. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Weight Concern? Reported income · year ending 2023-10-31 £104 Reported spending · year ending 2023-10-31 £3,712 Registered charity number 1059686 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) London Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.weightconcern.org.uk](http://www.weightconcern.org.uk/) Quick answer Weight Concern (number 1059686) 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 Weight Concern do? Weight Concern aims to:(a) increase public knowledge about the causes, consequences and treatment of obesity(b) improve access to weight management information and programmes for different patient groups(c) provide education and training for health professionals in the care of overweight patients(d) engage with the public on weight-related issues & empower them to live a healthy lifestyle Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Weight Concern Answers Weight Concern 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 does not record Weight Concern as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 10 December 1996 Company number [03268842](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03268842) (Companies House) Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; 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 Weight Concern registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Weight Concern yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Weight 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Weight 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. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=weight-concern&type=claim&name=Weight%20Concern) [Visit charity website](http://www.weightconcern.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Weight Concern a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Weight Concern as a registered charity (number 1059686) 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 Weight Concern's charity number? Weight Concern's charity number is 1059686. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1059686? Search 1059686 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 Weight Concern do? Weight Concern aims to:(a) increase public knowledge about the causes, consequences and treatment of obesity(b) improve access to weight management information and programmes for different patient groups(c) provide education and training for health professionals in the care of overweight patients(d) engage with the public on weight-related issues & empower them to live a healthy lifestyle Does Weight Concern have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Weight Concern. 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 Weight Concern? Weight Concern's website listed in our register data is http://www.weightconcern.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 Weight Concern? The register does not record Weight Concern as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was Weight Concern registered as a charity? Weight Concern was entered on the register on 10 December 1996. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03268842). Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1059686&subId=0).