Is Paisley Art Institute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Paisley Art Institute as a registered charity (number SC000840) 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 Paisley Art Institute's charity number?

Paisley Art Institute's charity number is SC000840. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC000840?

Search SC000840 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 Paisley Art Institute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paisley Art Institute. 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 Paisley Art Institute?

Paisley Art Institute's website listed in our register data is https://paisleyartinstitute.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 Paisley Art Institute registered as a charity?

Paisley Art Institute was entered on the register on 6 January 1996.

Registered charity · No. SC000840Unincorporated association

Paisley Art Institute

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

Paisley Art Institute 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 Paisley Art Institute?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £76,421
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £79,257
Registered charity number: SC000840
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire
Website: paisleyartinstitute.org

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Paisley Art Institute (number SC000840) 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 Paisley Art Institute do?

The Institute encourages and promotes Art by means of Exhibitions,, Workshops, Conversazioni, and Lectures, and the Purchase and Sales of Works of Art or Art Literature, or by such other means consistent with the objects of the Institute as the Committee of Management may determine.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Paisley Art Institute

Answers Paisley Art Institute 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: 6 January 1996
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is Paisley Art Institute registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Paisley Art Institute yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Paisley Art Institute. 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 Paisley Art Institute?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Paisley Art Institute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Paisley Art Institute as a registered charity (number SC000840) 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 Paisley Art Institute's charity number?: Paisley Art Institute's charity number is SC000840. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC000840?: Search SC000840 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 Paisley Art Institute do?: The Institute encourages and promotes Art by means of Exhibitions,, Workshops, Conversazioni, and Lectures, and the Purchase and Sales of Works of Art or Art Literature, or by such other means consistent with the objects of the Institute as the Committee of Management may determine.
Does Paisley Art Institute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paisley Art Institute. 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 Paisley Art Institute?: Paisley Art Institute's website listed in our register data is https://paisleyartinstitute.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 Paisley Art Institute registered as a charity?: Paisley Art Institute was entered on the register on 6 January 1996.

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.