--- title: "Birds of Paradise — check charity number SC049807 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Birds of Paradise a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049807. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birds-of-paradise retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:29:49.398Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Birds of Paradise is a registered charity (number SC049807) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £51,235 (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 Birds of Paradise? Registered charity number SC049807 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £51,235 ## What does Birds of Paradise do? The charity relieves poverty by providing financial emergency assistance, food distribution and supporting sustainable welfare programmes to victims of war , natural disaster, the poor and needy by working with registered implementation partners and volunteers. ## What causes is Birds of Paradise registered for? the prevention or relief of poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birds of Paradise yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birds of Paradise 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=birds-of-paradise&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Birds of Paradise a legitimate charity? Yes. Birds of Paradise is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049807) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Birds of Paradise's charity number? Birds of Paradise's charity number is SC049807. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049807? Search SC049807 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 Birds of Paradise do? The charity relieves poverty by providing financial emergency assistance, food distribution and supporting sustainable welfare programmes to victims of war , natural disaster, the poor and needy by working with registered implementation partners and volunteers. Does Birds of Paradise have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birds of Paradise. 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 Birds of Paradise? Birds of Paradise does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049807).