Is Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number SC017502) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust's charity number?

Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust's charity number is SC017502. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC017502?

Search SC017502 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust?

Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 27 June 1967.

Registered charity · No. SC017502Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-29: £50,142
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-29: £45,982
Registered charity number: SC017502
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City

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Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust (number SC017502) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust do?

The principal objectives of the Trust are to provide: -for relief of poverty and suffering -for the advancement of education -for the advancement of religion -for any other purpose beneficial to the community which in law is charitable To allow these objectives to be met the Trust makes grants, donations or gifts to qualifying beneficiaries

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust

Answers Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 29 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 June 1967
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number SC017502) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust's charity number?: Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust's charity number is SC017502. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC017502?: Search SC017502 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust do?: The principal objectives of the Trust are to provide: -for relief of poverty and suffering -for the advancement of education -for the advancement of religion -for any other purpose beneficial to the community which in law is charitable To allow these objectives to be met the Trust makes grants, donations or gifts to qualifying beneficiaries
Does Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust?: Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust registered as a charity?: Andrew Paton's Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 27 June 1967.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.