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Registered charity · No. SC008900Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)Glasgow City

Merchants House Of Glasgow

Merchants House Of Glasgow is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in Glasgow City.

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Merchants House Of Glasgow is a registered charity (number SC008900) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £7,042,211 (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 Merchants House Of Glasgow?

Registered charity number
SC008900
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Location
Glasgow City
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£7,042,211

What does Merchants House Of Glasgow do?

The principle objectives are to pay pensions to pensioners and to provide assistance in the form of grants to charitable institutions within and around Glasgow. This is achieved through monthly payments to pensioners and grants paid to charities.

What causes is Merchants House Of Glasgow registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Merchants House Of Glasgow yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Merchants House Of Glasgow 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 Merchants House Of Glasgow a legitimate charity?
Yes. Merchants House Of Glasgow is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008900) 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 Merchants House Of Glasgow's charity number?
Merchants House Of Glasgow's charity number is SC008900. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008900?
Search SC008900 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 Merchants House Of Glasgow do?
The principle objectives are to pay pensions to pensioners and to provide assistance in the form of grants to charitable institutions within and around Glasgow. This is achieved through monthly payments to pensioners and grants paid to charities.
Does Merchants House Of Glasgow have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merchants House Of Glasgow. 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 Merchants House Of Glasgow?
Merchants House Of Glasgow's website is http://www.merchantshouse.org.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.