--- title: "Oil and Colour Chemists' Association — check charity number 259095 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Oil and Colour Chemists' Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 259095. Education/training charity based in Clayton House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oil-and-colour-chemists-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:34:29.670Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Oil and Colour Chemists' Association is a registered charity (number 259095) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £222,683 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Oil and Colour Chemists' Association? Registered charity number 259095 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Clayton House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £222,683 Website [www.occa.org.uk](http://www.occa.org.uk/) ## What does Oil and Colour Chemists' Association do? Learned Society in the surface coatings and allied industries. ## What causes is Oil and Colour Chemists' Association registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oil and Colour Chemists' Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oil and Colour Chemists' Association 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=oil-and-colour-chemists-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.occa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Oil and Colour Chemists' Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Oil and Colour Chemists' Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 259095) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Oil and Colour Chemists' Association's charity number? Oil and Colour Chemists' Association's charity number is 259095. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 259095? Search 259095 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 Oil and Colour Chemists' Association do? Learned Society in the surface coatings and allied industries. Does Oil and Colour Chemists' Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oil and Colour Chemists' Association. 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 Oil and Colour Chemists' Association? Oil and Colour Chemists' Association's website is http://www.occa.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/259095).