--- title: "Tayside Kidney Patients Association — check charity number SC006020 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Tayside Kidney Patients Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006020. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Dundee City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/tayside-kidney-patients-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:25:20.737Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Tayside Kidney Patients Association is a registered charity (number SC006020) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of health; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. 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 Tayside Kidney Patients Association? Registered charity number SC006020 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Dundee City Website [www.tkpa.org.uk](http://www.tkpa.org.uk/) ## What does Tayside Kidney Patients Association do? 1. To improve the facilities and environment for kidney patients living within the catchment area of the Renal Dialysis Unit, based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee 2. To assist in the furtherance of research into the relief of kidney disease ## What causes is Tayside Kidney Patients Association registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healthany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Tayside Kidney Patients Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tayside Kidney Patients 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=tayside-kidney-patients-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.tkpa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Tayside Kidney Patients Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Tayside Kidney Patients Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006020) 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 Tayside Kidney Patients Association's charity number? Tayside Kidney Patients Association's charity number is SC006020. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC006020? Search SC006020 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 Tayside Kidney Patients Association do? 1. To improve the facilities and environment for kidney patients living within the catchment area of the Renal Dialysis Unit, based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee 2. To assist in the furtherance of research into the relief of kidney disease Does Tayside Kidney Patients Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tayside Kidney Patients Association. 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 Tayside Kidney Patients Association? Tayside Kidney Patients Association's website is http://www.tkpa.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=SC006020).