--- title: "The Society of St Pius X — check charity number SC042974 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Society of St Pius X a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042974. the advancement of religion charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-society-of-st-pius-x-sc retrieved: 2026-08-21T19:30:08.884Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Society of St Pius X is a registered charity (number SC042974) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £1,885,919 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Society of St Pius X? Registered charity number SC042974 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,885,919 Website [www.sspx.co.uk](http://www.sspx.co.uk/) ## What does The Society of St Pius X do? The trustees shall pay or apply the income of the Trust Fund and may from time to time pay or apply the whole or any part or parts of the capital of the Trust Fund by such means as are charitable to promote the Roman Catholic Faith. ## What causes is The Society of St Pius X registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Society of St Pius X yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Society of St Pius X 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-society-of-st-pius-x-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sspx.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Society of St Pius X a legitimate charity? Yes. The Society of St Pius X is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042974) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Society of St Pius X's charity number? The Society of St Pius X's charity number is SC042974. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042974? Search SC042974 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 The Society of St Pius X do? The trustees shall pay or apply the income of the Trust Fund and may from time to time pay or apply the whole or any part or parts of the capital of the Trust Fund by such means as are charitable to promote the Roman Catholic Faith. Does The Society of St Pius X have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Society of St Pius X. 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 The Society of St Pius X? The Society of St Pius X's website is http://www.sspx.co.uk — 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 2026-08-07, 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=SC042974).