--- title: "Pals of Penninghame — check charity number SC020491 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Pals of Penninghame a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC020491. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/pals-of-penninghame retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:36:44.392Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Pals of Penninghame is a registered charity (number SC020491) 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. Its latest reported income was £6,905 (year ending 2024-08-31). 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 Pals of Penninghame? Registered charity number SC020491 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2024-08-31) £6,905 ## What does Pals of Penninghame do? Pals of Penninghame brings together parents and carers of the pupils of Penninghame Primary School and Nursery to fundraise and run events for the benefit of the pupils. Termly meetings are held to plan and organise events and agree on donations to the school. Money raised pays for school trips, visiting theatre groups, Christmas gifts for younger children, and towards the running costs of events. ## What causes is Pals of Penninghame registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Pals of Penninghame yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Pals of Penninghame 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=pals-of-penninghame&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Pals of Penninghame a legitimate charity? Yes. Pals of Penninghame is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC020491) 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 Pals of Penninghame's charity number? Pals of Penninghame's charity number is SC020491. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC020491? Search SC020491 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 Pals of Penninghame do? Pals of Penninghame brings together parents and carers of the pupils of Penninghame Primary School and Nursery to fundraise and run events for the benefit of the pupils. Termly meetings are held to plan and organise events and agree on donations to the school. Money raised pays for school trips, visiting theatre groups, Christmas gifts for younger children, and towards the running costs of events. Does Pals of Penninghame have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pals of Penninghame. 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 Pals of Penninghame? Pals of Penninghame 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=SC020491).