--- title: "The Skin Cancer Research Fund — check charity number 284582 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Skin Cancer Research Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 284582. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Skin Cancer Research Fund. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-skin-cancer-research-fund retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:20:28.041Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Skin Cancer Research Fund is a registered charity (number 284582) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £39,444 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Skin Cancer Research Fund? Registered charity number 284582 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location The Skin Cancer Research Fund Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £39,444 Website [SkinCancerResearch.org](http://skincancerresearch.org/) ## What does The Skin Cancer Research Fund do? SCaRF aims to promote research into the causes, prevention and treatment of skin cancer generally, and malignant melanoma in particular. It aims to publish the results of such research and thus to help cut significantly the number of new cases of skin cancer each year in the UK. As a result to significantly cut the number of deaths from the disease. ## What causes is The Skin Cancer Research Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Skin Cancer Research Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Skin Cancer Research Fund 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=the-skin-cancer-research-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://skincancerresearch.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Skin Cancer Research Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Skin Cancer Research Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 284582) 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 The Skin Cancer Research Fund's charity number? The Skin Cancer Research Fund's charity number is 284582. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 284582? Search 284582 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 The Skin Cancer Research Fund do? SCaRF aims to promote research into the causes, prevention and treatment of skin cancer generally, and malignant melanoma in particular. It aims to publish the results of such research and thus to help cut significantly the number of new cases of skin cancer each year in the UK. As a result to significantly cut the number of deaths from the disease. Does The Skin Cancer Research Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Skin Cancer Research Fund. 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 The Skin Cancer Research Fund? The Skin Cancer Research Fund's website is http://SkinCancerResearch.org — 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/284582).