Is Pacc (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Pacc (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC048524) 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 Pacc (SCIO)'s charity number?

Pacc (SCIO)'s charity number is SC048524. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048524?

Search SC048524 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 Pacc (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pacc (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 Pacc (SCIO)?

Pacc (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.thepacc.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 Pacc (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Pacc (SCIO) was entered on the register on 5 July 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048524SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Pacc (SCIO)

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

Pacc (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Pacc (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £78,512
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £68,158
Registered charity number: SC048524
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: www.thepacc.org.uk

Quick answer

Pacc (SCIO) (number SC048524) 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 Pacc (SCIO) do?

Provide classes and self help groups in various arts and crafts subjects including painting, drawing, printmaking, pottery, clay portraiture, kiln glass, weaving, spinning, upholstery, basketmaking, knitting, silver jewellery and woodcarving.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Pacc (SCIO)

Answers Pacc (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 5 July 2018
Also known as: Poldrate Arts and Crafts Centre SCIO
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Pacc (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Pacc (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Pacc (SCIO). 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 Pacc (SCIO)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pacc (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Pacc (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC048524) 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 Pacc (SCIO)'s charity number?: Pacc (SCIO)'s charity number is SC048524. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048524?: Search SC048524 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 Pacc (SCIO) do?: Provide classes and self help groups in various arts and crafts subjects including painting, drawing, printmaking, pottery, clay portraiture, kiln glass, weaving, spinning, upholstery, basketmaking, knitting, silver jewellery and woodcarving.
Does Pacc (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pacc (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 Pacc (SCIO)?: Pacc (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.thepacc.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 Pacc (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Pacc (SCIO) was entered on the register on 5 July 2018.

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.