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title: "Paristamen — check charity number SC050822 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Paristamen a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050822. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/paristamen
retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:57:52.787Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Paristamen is a registered charity (number SC050822) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £78,365 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Paristamen?

Registered charity number

SC050822

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

East Lothian

Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)

£78,365

Website

[www.paristamen.org.uk](http://www.paristamen.org.uk/)

## What does Paristamen do?

The Paristamen Charity is a small grant-making charity: see our website for full details of grantmaking programmes. All grants are made to other charities, mostly unrestricted 'Responsive' grants to a wide range of small to medium Scottish charities, although we also award a few 'Planned' grants to some larger charities. In most years we also award a larger Blue Sky grant to fund a specific project.

## What causes is Paristamen registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Paristamen yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Paristamen 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Paristamen a legitimate charity?

Yes. Paristamen is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050822) 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 Paristamen's charity number?

Paristamen's charity number is SC050822. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050822?

Search SC050822 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 Paristamen do?

The Paristamen Charity is a small grant-making charity: see our website for full details of grantmaking programmes. All grants are made to other charities, mostly unrestricted 'Responsive' grants to a wide range of small to medium Scottish charities, although we also award a few 'Planned' grants to some larger charities. In most years we also award a larger Blue Sky grant to fund a specific project.

Does Paristamen have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paristamen. 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 Paristamen?

Paristamen's website is http://www.paristamen.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=SC050822).