--- title: "PBC Foundation (UK) Limited — check charity number SC025619 | CharityCompare" description: "Is PBC Foundation (UK) Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC025619. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/pbc-foundation-uk-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:11:36.006Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer PBC Foundation (UK) Limited is a registered charity (number SC025619) 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 £964,670 (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 PBC Foundation (UK) Limited? Registered charity number SC025619 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £964,670 Website [www.pbcfoundation.org.uk](http://www.pbcfoundation.org.uk/) ## What does PBC Foundation (UK) Limited do? The PBC Foundation is the only UK organisation exclusively dedicated to providing support and information to those affected by Primary Biliary Cholangitis, a rare, progressive and autoimmune liver condition with no known cause or cure. We apply to grant making bodies and trusts, undertake fundraising and receive donations to help us provide information and support services to those living with the condition. ## What causes is PBC Foundation (UK) Limited registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for PBC Foundation (UK) Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. PBC Foundation (UK) Limited 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=pbc-foundation-uk-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pbcfoundation.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is PBC Foundation (UK) Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. PBC Foundation (UK) Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC025619) 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 PBC Foundation (UK) Limited's charity number? PBC Foundation (UK) Limited's charity number is SC025619. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC025619? Search SC025619 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 PBC Foundation (UK) Limited do? The PBC Foundation is the only UK organisation exclusively dedicated to providing support and information to those affected by Primary Biliary Cholangitis, a rare, progressive and autoimmune liver condition with no known cause or cure. We apply to grant making bodies and trusts, undertake fundraising and receive donations to help us provide information and support services to those living with the condition. Does PBC Foundation (UK) Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for PBC Foundation (UK) Limited. 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 PBC Foundation (UK) Limited? PBC Foundation (UK) Limited's website is http://www.pbcfoundation.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=SC025619).