--- title: "Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society — check charity number SC007864 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC007864. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/glasgow-eastern-merchants-tradesmens-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:39:13.272Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society is a registered charity (number SC007864) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £25,438 (year ending 2021-12-31). 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 Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society? Registered charity number SC007864 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2021-12-31) £25,438 ## What does Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society do? 2.The Society’s objects are: i. To assist such of its members and their widows and widowers as may be reduced to necessitous circumstances. ii. To grant assistance to sons and daughters (in necessitous circumstances) of members or of deceased members of the Society (the purposes for which the Diamond Jubilee Fund” of the Society was established at a Special Meeting of the Society held on 1 November 1937). and iii. To contribute to such objects of a charitable nature or of the common weal as may be determined by the Directors of the Society, provided always that the list of any such Society to… ## What causes is Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society 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=glasgow-eastern-merchants-tradesmens-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC007864) 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 Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society's charity number? Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society's charity number is SC007864. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC007864? Search SC007864 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 Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society do? 2.The Society’s objects are: i. To assist such of its members and their widows and widowers as may be reduced to necessitous circumstances. ii. To grant assistance to sons and daughters (in necessitous circumstances) of members or of deceased members of the Society (the purposes for which the Diamond Jubilee Fund” of the Society was established at a Special Meeting of the Society held on 1 November 1937). and iii. To contribute to such objects of a charitable nature or of the common weal as may be determined by the Directors of the Society, provided always that the list of any such Society to… Does Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society. 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 Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society? Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmens Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC007864).