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Registered charity · No. SC053582SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Dumfries And Galloway

Wwac

Wwac is a registered charity in Scotland working in the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Dumfries And Galloway.

Quick answer

Wwac is a registered charity (number SC053582) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £100,375 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC053582
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Dumfries And Galloway
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£100,375

What the charity does

Wigtownshire Wellbeing and Cancer (WWAC) is a volunteer-led group which was set by a group of local people who had experienced a cancer journey. People affected by cancer across Wigtownshire are forced to make many journeys to and from Dumfries, Edinburgh and Glasgow to access treatment. Our work is focused around supporting the wellbeing of people affected by cancer and their families and carers: - reducing isolation - helping alleviate the significant stress (and cost) of a cancer journey - signposting to useful, practical information - supporting self-management before, during and after c…

Registered causes

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

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wwac 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wwac a legitimate charity?
Yes. Wwac is a registered charity (number SC053582) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Wwac do?
Wigtownshire Wellbeing and Cancer (WWAC) is a volunteer-led group which was set by a group of local people who had experienced a cancer journey. People affected by cancer across Wigtownshire are forced to make many journeys to and from Dumfries, Edinburgh and Glasgow to access treatment. Our work is focused around supporting the wellbeing of people affected by cancer and their families and carers: - reducing isolation - helping alleviate the significant stress (and cost) of a cancer journey - signposting to useful, practical information - supporting self-management before, during and after c…
How can I donate to Wwac?
Wwac's website is https://www.wigtownshirewellbeingandcancer.co.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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.