Is Paisley: South (Church of Scotland) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Paisley: South (Church of Scotland) as a registered charity (number SC000558) 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: South (Church of Scotland)'s charity number?

Paisley: South (Church of Scotland)'s charity number is SC000558. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC000558?

Search SC000558 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: South (Church of Scotland) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paisley: South (Church of Scotland). 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: South (Church of Scotland)?

Paisley: South (Church of Scotland)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.paisleysouth.church. 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: South (Church of Scotland) registered as a charity?

Paisley: South (Church of Scotland) was entered on the register on 1 March 1919.

Registered charity · No. SC000558Unincorporated association

Paisley: South (Church of Scotland)

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

Paisley: South (Church of Scotland) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Paisley: South (Church of Scotland)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £132,434
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £158,754
Registered charity number: SC000558
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire
Website: www.paisleysouth.church

Quick answer

Paisley: South (Church of Scotland) (number SC000558) 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: South (Church of Scotland) do?

The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine, Reformed in tradition and Presbyterian in polity. It exists to glorify God and to work for the advancement of Christ's Kingdom throughout the world. As a national Church, it acknowledges a distinctive call and duty to bring the ordinances of religion to the people in every parish of Scotland through a territorial ministry. It cooperates with other Churches in various ecumenical bodies in Scotland and beyond.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Paisley: South (Church of Scotland)

Answers Paisley: South (Church of Scotland) 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 March 1919
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is Paisley: South (Church of Scotland) registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Paisley: South (Church of Scotland) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Paisley: South (Church of Scotland). 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: South (Church of Scotland)?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Paisley: South (Church of Scotland) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Paisley: South (Church of Scotland) as a registered charity (number SC000558) 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: South (Church of Scotland)'s charity number?: Paisley: South (Church of Scotland)'s charity number is SC000558. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC000558?: Search SC000558 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: South (Church of Scotland) do?: The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine, Reformed in tradition and Presbyterian in polity. It exists to glorify God and to work for the advancement of Christ's Kingdom throughout the world. As a national Church, it acknowledges a distinctive call and duty to bring the ordinances of religion to the people in every parish of Scotland through a territorial ministry. It cooperates with other Churches in various ecumenical bodies in Scotland and beyond.
Does Paisley: South (Church of Scotland) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paisley: South (Church of Scotland). 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: South (Church of Scotland)?: Paisley: South (Church of Scotland)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.paisleysouth.church. 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: South (Church of Scotland) registered as a charity?: Paisley: South (Church of Scotland) was entered on the register on 1 March 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.