Is Merchants House Of Glasgow a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Merchants House Of Glasgow as a registered charity (number SC008900) 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 Merchants House Of Glasgow's charity number?

Merchants House Of Glasgow's charity number is SC008900. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008900?

Search SC008900 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 Merchants House Of Glasgow have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merchants House Of Glasgow. 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 Merchants House Of Glasgow?

Merchants House Of Glasgow's website listed in our register data is http://www.merchantshouse.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Merchants House Of Glasgow registered as a charity?

Merchants House Of Glasgow was entered on the register on 5 December 1919.

Registered charity · No. SC008900Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

Merchants House Of Glasgow

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

Merchants House Of Glasgow is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Merchants House Of Glasgow?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,309,102
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,627,558
Registered charity number: SC008900
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.merchantshouse.org.uk

Quick answer

Merchants House Of Glasgow (number SC008900) 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 Merchants House Of Glasgow do?

the principal charitable objectives are the relief of poverty by payments of benefits to individuals and providing grants to charitable bodies chiefly in Glasgow and the West of Scotland.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Merchants House Of Glasgow

Answers Merchants House Of Glasgow gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Merchants House Of Glasgow's money come from?

Merchants House Of Glasgow reported £1.4m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £932k (68%), investments £429k (32%).

Trading and fundraising events£932k · 68%
Investments£429k · 32%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 December 1919
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Merchants House Of Glasgow registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Merchants House Of Glasgow yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Merchants House Of Glasgow. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Merchants House Of Glasgow?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Merchants House Of Glasgow a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Merchants House Of Glasgow as a registered charity (number SC008900) 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 Merchants House Of Glasgow's charity number?: Merchants House Of Glasgow's charity number is SC008900. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008900?: Search SC008900 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 Merchants House Of Glasgow do?: the principal charitable objectives are the relief of poverty by payments of benefits to individuals and providing grants to charitable bodies chiefly in Glasgow and the West of Scotland.
Does Merchants House Of Glasgow have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merchants House Of Glasgow. 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 Merchants House Of Glasgow?: Merchants House Of Glasgow's website listed in our register data is http://www.merchantshouse.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Merchants House Of Glasgow's money come from?: Merchants House Of Glasgow reported £1.4m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £932k (68%), investments £429k (32%).
When was Merchants House Of Glasgow registered as a charity?: Merchants House Of Glasgow was entered on the register on 5 December 1919.

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.