Is Paul's Parcels a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Paul's Parcels as a registered charity (number SC050157) 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 Paul's Parcels's charity number?

Paul's Parcels's charity number is SC050157. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050157?

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When was Paul's Parcels registered as a charity?

Paul's Parcels was entered on the register on 13 May 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050157SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Paul's Parcels

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

Paul's Parcels is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Paul's Parcels?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £180,677
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £123,400
Registered charity number: SC050157
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Lanarkshire
Website: paulsparcels.co.uk

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Paul's Parcels (number SC050157) 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 Paul's Parcels do?

Paul's parcels was set up as a food poverty prevention group. We do this by supplying free food at four community fridges on a weekly basis. We visit the small town of Shotts and the villages of Harthill, Salsburgh, and Allanton. We supply our families with fresh veg, dairy and protein as well as ambient food. Toiletries are also supplied, should they be needed. We have a strong ethos, that everyone, no matter their circumstances, deserves to have access to a healthy balance diet. We support, on average 200 people on a weekly basis with our community fridges and we do not limit how often a fa…

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

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Answers Paul's Parcels gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 13 May 2020
Where it says it operates: North Lanarkshire

What causes is Paul's Parcels registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Paul's Parcels yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Paul's Parcels a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Paul's Parcels as a registered charity (number SC050157) 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 Paul's Parcels's charity number?: Paul's Parcels's charity number is SC050157. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050157?: Search SC050157 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 Paul's Parcels do?: Paul's parcels was set up as a food poverty prevention group. We do this by supplying free food at four community fridges on a weekly basis. We visit the small town of Shotts and the villages of Harthill, Salsburgh, and Allanton. We supply our families with fresh veg, dairy and protein as well as ambient food. Toiletries are also supplied, should they be needed. We have a strong ethos, that everyone, no matter their circumstances, deserves to have access to a healthy balance diet. We support, on average 200 people on a weekly basis with our community fridges and we do not limit how often a fa…
Does Paul's Parcels have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paul's Parcels. 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 Paul's Parcels?: Paul's Parcels's website listed in our register data is https://paulsparcels.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 Paul's Parcels registered as a charity?: Paul's Parcels was entered on the register on 13 May 2020.

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.