--- title: "MDS Support UK — check charity number SC055405 | CharityCompare" description: "Is MDS Support UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055405. 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/mds-support-uk retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:54:24.957Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer MDS Support UK is a registered charity (number SC055405) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 MDS Support UK? Registered charity number SC055405 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W) Location Outwith Scotland Website [mdspatientsupport.org.uk](https://mdspatientsupport.org.uk/) ## What does MDS Support UK do? 1) To relieve sickness and preserve, promote and protect the health of sufferers of Myelodysplastic Syndrome. (MDS) in the United Kingdom through the provision of support education and practical advice. 2) To advance the education of the general public in the United Kingdom in all areas in relation to MDS. 3) To promote and support scientific research into MDS, for the treatment of MDS and care of sufferers of MDS and those disposed to the development of MDS. ## What causes is MDS Support UK registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for MDS Support UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. MDS Support 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=mds-support-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://mdspatientsupport.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is MDS Support UK a legitimate charity? Yes. MDS Support UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055405) 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 MDS Support UK's charity number? MDS Support UK's charity number is SC055405. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055405? Search SC055405 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 MDS Support UK do? 1) To relieve sickness and preserve, promote and protect the health of sufferers of Myelodysplastic Syndrome. (MDS) in the United Kingdom through the provision of support education and practical advice. 2) To advance the education of the general public in the United Kingdom in all areas in relation to MDS. 3) To promote and support scientific research into MDS, for the treatment of MDS and care of sufferers of MDS and those disposed to the development of MDS. Does MDS Support UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for MDS Support 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 MDS Support UK? MDS Support UK's website is https://mdspatientsupport.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=SC055405).