# Pain Concern

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC023559
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- **Registered:** April 15, 1995
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC023559


## Contact

- **Address:** Pain Concern, 62-66 Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH15 3HS
- **Website:** www.painconcern.org.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

**What the charity does:** We step forward to embrace our pain community – those with pain, and those who care for them – hoping to achieve a world where pain is better understood and does not stop people living the life they choose to live. •	Our Self-Management Navigator Tool helps patients and professionals work together to improve life with pain. •	Airing Pain podcasts are created by an award-winning producer and explore the latest issues in pain. •	Our magazine, Pain Matters, is guest-edited by pain experts and features contributions from all over the world.  •	Our helpline and online support network provide safe spaces where people connect and feel understood. They give direct insight into the challenges people are facing, keeping our work focused on key issues. •	Pain education sessions are produced through a unique partnership with the NHS. Educators have lived experience of pain. •	Our research provides insight into the state of pain services and the experiences of people in pain.

**Beneficiaries:** 'People with disabilities or health problems','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

**Objectives:** To promote relief for and the preservation and protection of the physical and mental health of people living with pain and those caring for them.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** City of Edinburgh
- **Geographical spread:** Scotland and other parts of the UK



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £134731 | £144172 |  -  | 5 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £118677 | £117731 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £120521 | £137875 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £123944 | £98954 |  -  |  -  |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £100160 | £102052 |  -  |  -  |  |