--- title: "Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO — charity SC052205" description: "Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO (charity SC052205). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/grocers-company-of-paisley-scio retrieved: 2026-09-23T06:39:00.357Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO is listed as a registered charity (number SC052205) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO? Registered charity number SC052205 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Glasgow City ## What does Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO do? The charity was formed as a SCIO to assume the operations of the Grocer's Company of Paisley, an unincorporated association (number SC 001556). There has been a delay in the conversion process but the Trustees are hopeful this will be complete by 30 September 2026. ## What causes is Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional partner plans add a logo, photos and featured visibility; claiming itself is always free and never changes a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=grocers-company-of-paisley-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO as a registered charity (number SC052205) 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 Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO's charity number? Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO's charity number is SC052205. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052205? Search SC052205 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 Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO do? The charity was formed as a SCIO to assume the operations of the Grocer's Company of Paisley, an unincorporated association (number SC 001556). There has been a delay in the conversion process but the Trustees are hopeful this will be complete by 30 September 2026. Does Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO. 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 Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO? Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO 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 2026-09-23, 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=SC052205).