Is Paos a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Paos as a registered charity (number SC027296) 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 Paos's charity number?

Paos's charity number is SC027296. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC027296?

Search SC027296 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 Paos have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paos. 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 Paos?

Paos's website listed in our register data is http://www.perthmusicals.co.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 Paos registered as a charity?

Paos was entered on the register on 16 December 1997.

Registered charity · No. SC027296Unincorporated association

Paos

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

Paos 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 Paos?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-09: £53,103
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-09: £51,621
Registered charity number: SC027296
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Perth And Kinross
Website: www.perthmusicals.co.uk

Quick answer

Paos (number SC027296) 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 Paos do?

PAOS is a performing arts charity, who rehearse a show with it's members for 6 months of the year, putting on public performances at the end of the season. Local musicians are employed along with a Musical Director, Choreographer and Director to help members gain skills and put on a professional standard musical for a low rate ticket cost. The society's purpose is to help members with intergenerational friendships, learning new skills and developing their talent through an enjoyable hobby.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Paos

Answers Paos gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 9 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: 16 December 1997
Also known as: Perth Amateur Operatic Society
Where it says it operates: Perth And Kinross

What causes is Paos registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Paos yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Paos a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Paos as a registered charity (number SC027296) 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 Paos's charity number?: Paos's charity number is SC027296. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC027296?: Search SC027296 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 Paos do?: PAOS is a performing arts charity, who rehearse a show with it's members for 6 months of the year, putting on public performances at the end of the season. Local musicians are employed along with a Musical Director, Choreographer and Director to help members gain skills and put on a professional standard musical for a low rate ticket cost. The society's purpose is to help members with intergenerational friendships, learning new skills and developing their talent through an enjoyable hobby.
Does Paos have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paos. 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 Paos?: Paos's website listed in our register data is http://www.perthmusicals.co.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 Paos registered as a charity?: Paos was entered on the register on 16 December 1997.

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.