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Arthritis UK

Registered charity 207711, on the register since 22 September 1962. The 535th largest charity in England and Wales by income.

From the registerYear to 31 March 2025
Income£30.0m
Spending£41.0m
Deficit£11.0m
AccountsUp to date
Legal formCharitable company
Company number00490500
Years on the register64

What it says it does

The charity funds scientific and medical research into all types of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. It is working to take the pain away from sufferers with all forms of arthritis and helping people to remain active. This will be achieved through funding high-quality research, providing services, information and campaigning.The charity's vision is a future free of arthritis.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

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Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

Figures are the latest the charity has reported to the Charity Commission, current to 27 September 2026. How this site works.