Is Paddle Steamer Preservation Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Paddle Steamer Preservation Society as a registered charity (number SC037603) 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 Paddle Steamer Preservation Society's charity number?

Paddle Steamer Preservation Society's charity number is SC037603. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC037603Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Paddle Steamer Preservation Society

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

Paddle Steamer Preservation Society 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 Paddle Steamer Preservation Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £318,915
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £178,721
Registered charity number: SC037603
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.paddlesteamers.org

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Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (number SC037603) 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 Paddle Steamer Preservation Society do?

The objects for which the Society is established are for the public benefit to acquire, preserve and exhibit in sailing condition or otherwise one or more examples of paddle steamers or paddle propelled vessels and to acquire, preserve and exhibit a collection of marine equipment and other appurtenances and material associated with them with a view to educating the public in the historical significance of paddle steamers in the Nation's maritime and industrial heritage.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Paddle Steamer Preservation Society

Answers Paddle Steamer Preservation Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 12 December 2006
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Paddle Steamer Preservation Society registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Paddle Steamer Preservation Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Paddle Steamer Preservation Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Paddle Steamer Preservation Society as a registered charity (number SC037603) 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 Paddle Steamer Preservation Society's charity number?: Paddle Steamer Preservation Society's charity number is SC037603. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037603?: Search SC037603 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 Paddle Steamer Preservation Society do?: The objects for which the Society is established are for the public benefit to acquire, preserve and exhibit in sailing condition or otherwise one or more examples of paddle steamers or paddle propelled vessels and to acquire, preserve and exhibit a collection of marine equipment and other appurtenances and material associated with them with a view to educating the public in the historical significance of paddle steamers in the Nation's maritime and industrial heritage.
Does Paddle Steamer Preservation Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paddle Steamer Preservation Society. 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 Paddle Steamer Preservation Society?: Paddle Steamer Preservation Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.paddlesteamers.org. 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 Paddle Steamer Preservation Society registered as a charity?: Paddle Steamer Preservation Society was entered on the register on 12 December 2006.

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.