--- title: "Scottish Society For Psychical Research — check charity number SC020421 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Society For Psychical Research a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC020421. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-society-for-psychical-research retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:11:58.301Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Society For Psychical Research is a registered charity (number SC020421) 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; the advancement of health; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £2,019 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Scottish Society For Psychical Research? Registered charity number SC020421 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £2,019 Website [www.thesspr.com](http://www.thesspr.com/) ## What does Scottish Society For Psychical Research do? (a)The investigation, in a scientific manner, of telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, veridical hallucinations and dreams, psychometry, and other forms of paranormal cognition. of phenomena bearing upon the hypothesis of survival of bodily death. claims of paranormal physical phenomena such as psychokinesis and poltergeists. the study of automatic writing, trance speech, alteration of personality, and other subconscious processes in so far as they may be related to paranormal processes. in short, all types of phenomena called parapsychological or paranormal.(b)The collection, classification… ## What causes is Scottish Society For Psychical Research registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Society For Psychical Research yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Society For Psychical Research 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=scottish-society-for-psychical-research&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thesspr.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Society For Psychical Research a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Society For Psychical Research is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC020421) 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 Scottish Society For Psychical Research's charity number? Scottish Society For Psychical Research's charity number is SC020421. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC020421? Search SC020421 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 Scottish Society For Psychical Research do? (a)The investigation, in a scientific manner, of telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, veridical hallucinations and dreams, psychometry, and other forms of paranormal cognition. of phenomena bearing upon the hypothesis of survival of bodily death. claims of paranormal physical phenomena such as psychokinesis and poltergeists. the study of automatic writing, trance speech, alteration of personality, and other subconscious processes in so far as they may be related to paranormal processes. in short, all types of phenomena called parapsychological or paranormal.(b)The collection, classification… Does Scottish Society For Psychical Research have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Society For Psychical Research. 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 Scottish Society For Psychical Research? Scottish Society For Psychical Research's website is http://www.thesspr.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](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=SC020421).