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Registered charity · No. SC050157SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)North Lanarkshire

Paul's Parcels

Paul's Parcels is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in North Lanarkshire.

Quick answer

Paul's Parcels is a registered charity (number SC050157) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £180,677 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Paul's Parcels?

Registered charity number
SC050157
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
North Lanarkshire
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£180,677

What does Paul's Parcels do?

Paul's parcels was set up as a food poverty prevention group. We do this by supplying free food at four community fridges on a weekly basis. We visit the small town of Shotts and the villages of Harthill, Salsburgh, and Allanton. We supply our families with fresh veg, dairy and protein as well as ambient food. Toiletries are also supplied, should they be needed. We have a strong ethos, that everyone, no matter their circumstances, deserves to have access to a healthy balance diet. We support, on average 200 people on a weekly basis with our community fridges and we do not limit how often a fa…

What causes is Paul's Parcels registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Paul's Parcels yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Paul's Parcels 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 Paul's Parcels a legitimate charity?
Yes. Paul's Parcels is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050157) 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 Paul's Parcels's charity number?
Paul's Parcels's charity number is SC050157. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050157?
Search SC050157 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 Paul's Parcels do?
Paul's parcels was set up as a food poverty prevention group. We do this by supplying free food at four community fridges on a weekly basis. We visit the small town of Shotts and the villages of Harthill, Salsburgh, and Allanton. We supply our families with fresh veg, dairy and protein as well as ambient food. Toiletries are also supplied, should they be needed. We have a strong ethos, that everyone, no matter their circumstances, deserves to have access to a healthy balance diet. We support, on average 200 people on a weekly basis with our community fridges and we do not limit how often a fa…
Does Paul's Parcels have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paul's Parcels. 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 Paul's Parcels?
Paul's Parcels's website is https://paulsparcels.co.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.