ME Research UK
ME Research UK is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Perth And Kinross.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about ME Research UK?
- Registered charity number
- SC036942
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Perth And Kinross
- Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)
- £877,131
- Website
- www.meresearch.org.uk
What does ME Research UK do?
To fundraise for and to fund biomedical research into the causes, consequences and treatments for ME/CFS. Charity provides information on research findings as well as information on the disease and the importance of research. The aims are achieved by providing research grants and provision of information via social media and print.
What causes is ME Research UK registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for ME Research UK yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. ME Research 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is ME Research UK a legitimate charity?
- Yes. ME Research UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC036942) 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 ME Research UK's charity number?
- ME Research UK's charity number is SC036942. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC036942?
- Search SC036942 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 ME Research UK do?
- To fundraise for and to fund biomedical research into the causes, consequences and treatments for ME/CFS. Charity provides information on research findings as well as information on the disease and the importance of research. The aims are achieved by providing research grants and provision of information via social media and print.
- Does ME Research UK have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ME Research 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 ME Research UK?
- ME Research UK's website is http://www.meresearch.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.