--- title: "Paisley Methodist Central Hall — check charity number SC038413 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Paisley Methodist Central Hall a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038413. the advancement of religion charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/paisley-methodist-central-hall retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:20:42.751Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Paisley Methodist Central Hall is a registered charity (number SC038413) 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 £181,728 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Methodist Central Hall? Registered charity number SC038413 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £181,728 Website [paisley.arc-methodists.org.uk](http://paisley.arc-methodists.org.uk/) ## What does Paisley Methodist Central Hall do? Our role at Paisley Methodist Church and Wave Community Hub in Girvan is to further the mission of Christian church in general, to help people to grow and learn as Christians, to be good neighbours in need and to make more followers of Jesus Christ. The Paisley Church caters for the community by opening its doors for the following family and youth friendly activities: Sunday Service meeting for worship and Christian fellowship, pastoral support and provision for Baptisms, Wedding and Funeral services. Youth Zone Students in years P7 to S4 are encouraged to drop in on Mondays between 4pm a… ## What causes is Paisley Methodist Central Hall registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Paisley Methodist Central Hall yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Paisley Methodist Central Hall 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=paisley-methodist-central-hall&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://paisley.arc-methodists.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Paisley Methodist Central Hall a legitimate charity? Yes. Paisley Methodist Central Hall is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038413) 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 Methodist Central Hall's charity number? Paisley Methodist Central Hall's charity number is SC038413. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038413? Search SC038413 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 Methodist Central Hall do? Our role at Paisley Methodist Church and Wave Community Hub in Girvan is to further the mission of Christian church in general, to help people to grow and learn as Christians, to be good neighbours in need and to make more followers of Jesus Christ. The Paisley Church caters for the community by opening its doors for the following family and youth friendly activities: Sunday Service meeting for worship and Christian fellowship, pastoral support and provision for Baptisms, Wedding and Funeral services. Youth Zone Students in years P7 to S4 are encouraged to drop in on Mondays between 4pm a… Does Paisley Methodist Central Hall have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paisley Methodist Central Hall. 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 Methodist Central Hall? Paisley Methodist Central Hall's website is http://paisley.arc-methodists.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](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=SC038413).