--- title: "Renfrewshire MRC — charity SC047437 | CharityCompare" description: "Renfrewshire MRC (charity SC047437): income £43,290 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/renfrewshire-mrc retrieved: 2026-10-07T04:43:35.353Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC047437Unincorporated association RM # Renfrewshire MRC Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Renfrewshire MRC is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.renfrewshiremrc.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC047437) Work at Renfrewshire MRC? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=renfrewshire-mrc&type=claim&name=Renfrewshire%20MRC) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Renfrewshire MRC? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £43,290 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £31,477 Registered charity number SC047437 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) Renfrewshire Website [www.renfrewshiremrc.co.uk](http://www.renfrewshiremrc.co.uk/) Quick answer Renfrewshire MRC (number SC047437) 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 Renfrewshire MRC do? Our charity Renfrewshire Model Railway Club aims to educate the public about and preserve the hobby of model railways. We achieve this by hosting and attending exhibitions, fostering interest and appreciation for the hobby. Providing a supportive environment for members to learn and refine their model-building skills, from basic construction to advanced techniques. Encouraging the exchange of ideas and expertise among members through social gatherings and workshops. Emphasizing the importance of research and historical accuracy in model railway design, connecting the hobby to real-world railw… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Renfrewshire MRC Answers Renfrewshire MRC 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 22 May 2017 Also known as Renfrewshire Model Railway Club Where it says it operates Renfrewshire ## What causes is Renfrewshire MRC registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Renfrewshire MRC yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Renfrewshire MRC. 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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Search SC047437 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 Renfrewshire MRC do? Our charity Renfrewshire Model Railway Club aims to educate the public about and preserve the hobby of model railways. We achieve this by hosting and attending exhibitions, fostering interest and appreciation for the hobby. Providing a supportive environment for members to learn and refine their model-building skills, from basic construction to advanced techniques. Encouraging the exchange of ideas and expertise among members through social gatherings and workshops. Emphasizing the importance of research and historical accuracy in model railway design, connecting the hobby to real-world railw… Does Renfrewshire MRC have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Renfrewshire MRC. 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 Renfrewshire MRC? Renfrewshire MRC's website listed in our register data is http://www.renfrewshiremrc.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 Renfrewshire MRC registered as a charity? Renfrewshire MRC was entered on the register on 22 May 2017. 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=SC047437).