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Registered charity · No. SC031751Unincorporated associationGlasgow City

Scottish Pakistani Association

Scottish Pakistani Association is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Glasgow City.

Quick answer

Scottish Pakistani Association is a registered charity (number SC031751) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC031751
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
Glasgow City

What the charity does

The Scottish Pakistani Association (SPA) was founded in 1982, led by late Mr Bashir Maan, CBE. Its aim was to develop communications and friendly relations between the Pakistani community and all other people in Scotland. The membership is drawn from the Scottish and Pakistani communities in almost equal numbers. Our activities broadly attempt to reflect the cultures of Scottish and Pakistani people. Since its formation the SPA has been actively engaged in promoting and fostering cultural and social activities, in order to develop a greater understanding at all levels, national and internat…

Registered causes

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Pakistani Association is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Pakistani Association a legitimate charity?
Yes. Scottish Pakistani Association is a registered charity (number SC031751) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Scottish Pakistani Association do?
The Scottish Pakistani Association (SPA) was founded in 1982, led by late Mr Bashir Maan, CBE. Its aim was to develop communications and friendly relations between the Pakistani community and all other people in Scotland. The membership is drawn from the Scottish and Pakistani communities in almost equal numbers. Our activities broadly attempt to reflect the cultures of Scottish and Pakistani people. Since its formation the SPA has been actively engaged in promoting and fostering cultural and social activities, in order to develop a greater understanding at all levels, national and internat…
How can I donate to Scottish Pakistani Association?
Scottish Pakistani Association's website is https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/scottishpakistaniassociation/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.