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Registered charity · No. SC000840Unincorporated associationRenfrewshire

Paisley Art Institute

Paisley Art Institute is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Renfrewshire.

Quick answer

Paisley Art Institute is a registered charity (number SC000840) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £76,421 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Paisley Art Institute?

Registered charity number
SC000840
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
Renfrewshire
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
£76,421

What does Paisley Art Institute do?

The Institute encourages and promotes Art by means of Exhibitions,, Workshops, Conversazioni, and Lectures, and the Purchase and Sales of Works of Art or Art Literature, or by such other means consistent with the objects of the Institute as the Committee of Management may determine.

What causes is Paisley Art Institute registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Paisley Art Institute yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Paisley Art Institute 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 Paisley Art Institute a legitimate charity?
Yes. Paisley Art Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000840) 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 Paisley Art Institute's charity number?
Paisley Art Institute's charity number is SC000840. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC000840?
Search SC000840 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 Paisley Art Institute do?
The Institute encourages and promotes Art by means of Exhibitions,, Workshops, Conversazioni, and Lectures, and the Purchase and Sales of Works of Art or Art Literature, or by such other means consistent with the objects of the Institute as the Committee of Management may determine.
Does Paisley Art Institute have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paisley Art Institute. 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 Paisley Art Institute?
Paisley Art Institute's website is https://paisleyartinstitute.org — 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.