Is Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO as a registered charity (number SC052205) 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 Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO's charity number?

Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO's charity number is SC052205. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052205?

Search SC052205 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.

Does Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO. 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 Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO?

Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO registered as a charity?

Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO was entered on the register on 21 December 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC052205SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO

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

Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO?

Registered charity number: SC052205
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City

Quick answer

Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO (number SC052205) 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 Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO do?

The charity was formed as a SCIO to assume the operations of the Grocer's Company of Paisley, an unincorporated association (number SC 001556). There has been a delay in the conversion process but the Trustees are hopeful this will be complete by 30 September 2026.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO

Answers Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 21 December 2022
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO. 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. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO as a registered charity (number SC052205) 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 Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO's charity number?: Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO's charity number is SC052205. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052205?: Search SC052205 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 Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO do?: The charity was formed as a SCIO to assume the operations of the Grocer's Company of Paisley, an unincorporated association (number SC 001556). There has been a delay in the conversion process but the Trustees are hopeful this will be complete by 30 September 2026.
Does Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO. 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 Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO?: Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO registered as a charity?: Grocers Company of Paisley SCIO was entered on the register on 21 December 2022.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.