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Registered charity · No. SC013514Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

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# RC Diocese Of Paisley

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

RC Diocese Of Paisley is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about RC Diocese Of Paisley?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31

£5,434,147

Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31

£5,423,811

Registered charity number

SC013514

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Renfrewshire

Website

[www.rcdop.org.uk](http://www.rcdop.org.uk/)

Quick answer

RC Diocese Of Paisley (number SC013514) 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 RC Diocese Of Paisley do?

The Diocese of Paisley has the Church’s mission as its first objective and seeks to fulfil it through all its objectives by the provision and support of various activities relating to pastoral care and assistance. The objectives are achieved principally through its parishes but also through various Catholic organisations and societies within the Diocese. Our broad purposes are the pursuit of divine worship. support of the clergy, performance of the apostolic works proper to the Church. and works of charity, especially concern for the needy. The Diocese of Paisley currently comprises three de…

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for RC Diocese Of Paisley

Answers RC Diocese Of Paisley gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

### Where does RC Diocese Of Paisley's money come from?

RC Diocese Of Paisley reported £1.5m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £834k (56%), investments £336k (23%), other income £270k (18%).

- Trading and fundraising events£834k · 56%
- Investments£336k · 23%
- Other income£270k · 18%
- Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£38k · 3%

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

9 August 1948

Where it says it operates

Renfrewshire

## What causes is RC Diocese Of Paisley registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

## Why is there no Clarity Score for RC Diocese Of Paisley yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score RC Diocese Of Paisley.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to RC Diocese Of Paisley?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is RC Diocese Of Paisley a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists RC Diocese Of Paisley as a registered charity (number SC013514) 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 RC Diocese Of Paisley's charity number?

RC Diocese Of Paisley's charity number is SC013514. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC013514?

Search SC013514 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 RC Diocese Of Paisley do?

The Diocese of Paisley has the Church’s mission as its first objective and seeks to fulfil it through all its objectives by the provision and support of various activities relating to pastoral care and assistance. The objectives are achieved principally through its parishes but also through various Catholic organisations and societies within the Diocese. Our broad purposes are the pursuit of divine worship. support of the clergy, performance of the apostolic works proper to the Church. and works of charity, especially concern for the needy. The Diocese of Paisley currently comprises three de…

Does RC Diocese Of Paisley have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for RC Diocese Of Paisley. 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 RC Diocese Of Paisley?

RC Diocese Of Paisley's website listed in our register data is http://www.rcdop.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.

Where does RC Diocese Of Paisley's money come from?

RC Diocese Of Paisley reported £1.5m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £834k (56%), investments £336k (23%), other income £270k (18%).

When was RC Diocese Of Paisley registered as a charity?

RC Diocese Of Paisley was entered on the register on 9 August 1948.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC013514).