01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC045490
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KY1 1TH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Talk Lipoedema provides advocacy, information and support for people living with lipoedema, including signposting to services and establishing support groups. It raises awareness of the condition through workshops, training and information packages for both the public and healthcare professionals. The charity also supports the development of medical research through partnerships and fundraising and undertakes social research to understand the impact of lipoedema and campaign for improved recognition and care
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are the advancement of health and the relief of those in need by reason of ill-health. This will be achieved by: 4.1 Providing advocacy and support to those living with Lipoedema, their families and carers, by signposting to services, establishing support groups, and providing a source of information both online and by telephone. 4.2 Delivering workshops, training and information packages which raise awareness of the condition and its effects amongst both the general public and the medical profession. 4.3 Supporting wherever possible, the development of medical research into the condition through such means as partnerships, fundraising, and the dissemination of accurate research findings to the wider community. 4.4 Undertaking social research into the effects of Lipoedema on the quality of life of those suffering with the condition, and to act upon findings to campaign for greater awareness and support.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2025 | £38,917 | £36,127 | 0 | 19 February 2026 |
| 30 April 2024 | £72,443 | £67,385 | 0 | 31 January 2025 |
| 30 April 2023 | £15,902 | £56,995 | 0 | 29 January 2024 |
| 30 April 2022 | £87,641 | £44,972 | 0 | 30 January 2023 |
| 30 April 2021 | £1,743 | £3,751 | 0 | 27 January 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 28 Milton Road , Edinburgh , Fife
- Website supplied to OSCR
- talklipoedema.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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