--- title: "United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group — check charity number 1198358 | CharityCompare" description: "Is United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198358. Education/training charity based in Velindre Hospital. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/united-kingdom-and-ireland-oesophagogastric-cancer-group retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:33:54.017Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group is a registered charity (number 1198358) 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 £93,276 (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 United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group? Registered charity number 1198358 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Velindre Hospital Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £93,276 ## What does United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group do? The UKIOG Research Group aims to support research into Oesophagogastric (OG) cancer in the UK & Ireland. More specifically its remit including identifying research needs and priorities for OG cancer in the UK & Ireland to allow for studies most likely to impact on patient care to be prioritised including those aimed at reducing health inequalities ## What causes is United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group 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=united-kingdom-and-ireland-oesophagogastric-cancer-group&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group a legitimate charity? Yes. United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198358) 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 United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group's charity number? United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group's charity number is 1198358. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198358? Search 1198358 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 United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group do? The UKIOG Research Group aims to support research into Oesophagogastric (OG) cancer in the UK & Ireland. More specifically its remit including identifying research needs and priorities for OG cancer in the UK & Ireland to allow for studies most likely to impact on patient care to be prioritised including those aimed at reducing health inequalities Does United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group. 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 United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group? United Kingdom and Ireland Oesophagogastric Cancer Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1198358).