--- title: "Lupus UK — check charity number SC039682 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lupus UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039682. 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/lupus-uk-2 retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:13:46.448Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lupus UK is a registered charity (number SC039682) 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 £1,197,827 (year ending 2023-12-31). 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 Lupus UK? Registered charity number SC039682 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2023-12-31) £1,197,827 Website [www.lupusuk.org.uk](http://www.lupusuk.org.uk/) ## What does Lupus UK do? The Charity is established to relieve persons, regardless of class, colour, creed, gender, age or sexual orientation, suffering from LUPUS and to advance the education of the public in all aspects of the disease. ## What causes is Lupus UK registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lupus UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lupus UK 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=lupus-uk-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lupusuk.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lupus UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Lupus UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039682) 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 Lupus UK's charity number? Lupus UK's charity number is SC039682. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC039682? Search SC039682 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 Lupus UK do? The Charity is established to relieve persons, regardless of class, colour, creed, gender, age or sexual orientation, suffering from LUPUS and to advance the education of the public in all aspects of the disease. Does Lupus UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lupus UK. 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 Lupus UK? Lupus UK's website is http://www.lupusuk.org.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=SC039682).