--- title: "Thyroid Patient Advocacy — check charity number 1138608 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thyroid Patient Advocacy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1138608. Education/training charity based in Shute. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thyroid-patient-advocacy retrieved: 2026-08-28T20:23:39.598Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thyroid Patient Advocacy is a registered charity (number 1138608) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £1,060 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Thyroid Patient Advocacy? Registered charity number 1138608 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Shute Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £1,060 Website [www.tpauk.com](http://www.tpauk.com/) ## What does Thyroid Patient Advocacy do? Thyroid Patient Advocacy (TPA) is an independent user-led organisation established to ensure that all thyroid disease sufferers are given a correct diagnosis and receive effective treatment. ## What causes is Thyroid Patient Advocacy registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thyroid Patient Advocacy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thyroid Patient Advocacy 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=thyroid-patient-advocacy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.tpauk.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thyroid Patient Advocacy a legitimate charity? Yes. Thyroid Patient Advocacy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1138608) 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 Thyroid Patient Advocacy's charity number? Thyroid Patient Advocacy's charity number is 1138608. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1138608? Search 1138608 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 Thyroid Patient Advocacy do? Thyroid Patient Advocacy (TPA) is an independent user-led organisation established to ensure that all thyroid disease sufferers are given a correct diagnosis and receive effective treatment. Does Thyroid Patient Advocacy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thyroid Patient Advocacy. 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 Thyroid Patient Advocacy? Thyroid Patient Advocacy's website is http://www.tpauk.com — 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/1138608).