Par
Par is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about Par?
- Registered charity number
- SC050282
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £32,823
- Website
- www.parparents.com
What does Par do?
The principal objects of the charitable company are as follows: To be parent-led and to organise parents with lived experience, supporting and advocating for other parents when they need support & help with their children when involved in the child welfare and child protection system. To provide individual support, information, advice, and advocacy to parents in the Scottish welfare and child protection system, especially those with children who are in care, at risk of care, or who have exited care. Developing an understanding of how child welfare systems affected both disabled children and…
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Why is there no Clarity Score for Par yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Par 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 Par a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Par is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050282) 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 Par's charity number?
- Par's charity number is SC050282. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC050282?
- Search SC050282 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 Par do?
- The principal objects of the charitable company are as follows: To be parent-led and to organise parents with lived experience, supporting and advocating for other parents when they need support & help with their children when involved in the child welfare and child protection system. To provide individual support, information, advice, and advocacy to parents in the Scottish welfare and child protection system, especially those with children who are in care, at risk of care, or who have exited care. Developing an understanding of how child welfare systems affected both disabled children and…
- Does Par have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Par. 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 Par?
- Par's website is https://www.parparents.com — 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.