Is Paisley Sinfonia a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Paisley Sinfonia as a registered charity (number SC020718) 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 Sinfonia's charity number?

Paisley Sinfonia's charity number is SC020718. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC020718?

Search SC020718 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 Sinfonia have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paisley Sinfonia. 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 Sinfonia?

Paisley Sinfonia's website listed in our register data is http://www.paisleysinfonia.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 Paisley Sinfonia registered as a charity?

Paisley Sinfonia was entered on the register on 17 November 1992.

Registered charity · No. SC020718Unincorporated association

Paisley Sinfonia

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

Paisley Sinfonia is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Paisley Sinfonia?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £11,189
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £6,735
Registered charity number: SC020718
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire
Website: www.paisleysinfonia.org.uk

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Paisley Sinfonia (number SC020718) 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 Sinfonia do?

The charity is set up to rehearse and perform orchestral music. It meets under a professional conductor during the winter months and performs two concerts each year.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Paisley Sinfonia

Answers Paisley Sinfonia gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 17 November 1992
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is Paisley Sinfonia registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Paisley Sinfonia yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Paisley Sinfonia a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Paisley Sinfonia as a registered charity (number SC020718) 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 Sinfonia's charity number?: Paisley Sinfonia's charity number is SC020718. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC020718?: Search SC020718 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 Sinfonia do?: The charity is set up to rehearse and perform orchestral music. It meets under a professional conductor during the winter months and performs two concerts each year.
Does Paisley Sinfonia have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paisley Sinfonia. 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 Sinfonia?: Paisley Sinfonia's website listed in our register data is http://www.paisleysinfonia.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 Paisley Sinfonia registered as a charity?: Paisley Sinfonia was entered on the register on 17 November 1992.

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.