--- title: "Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey — check charity number SC016574 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016574. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/society-of-friends-of-paisley-abbey retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:41:31.338Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey is a registered charity (number SC016574) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £21,839 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey? Registered charity number SC016574 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £21,839 ## What does Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey do? The principal object and activity of the charity is the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science and in furtherance of: a. The care of Paisley Abbey (the 'Abbey') and the Place of Paisley. b. The adornment and furnishing of the Abbey and the Place of Paisley. c. The maintenance of the music in the Abbey. d. The encouragement of research into the history of the Abbey and the giving of grants in aid of the publication of the approved monographs in connection with the Abbey and the Place of Paisley. and e. Generally the support of any project connected with the maintenance or improv… ## What causes is Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey 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=society-of-friends-of-paisley-abbey&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey a legitimate charity? Yes. Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016574) 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 Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey's charity number? Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey's charity number is SC016574. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016574? Search SC016574 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 Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey do? The principal object and activity of the charity is the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science and in furtherance of: a. The care of Paisley Abbey (the 'Abbey') and the Place of Paisley. b. The adornment and furnishing of the Abbey and the Place of Paisley. c. The maintenance of the music in the Abbey. d. The encouragement of research into the history of the Abbey and the giving of grants in aid of the publication of the approved monographs in connection with the Abbey and the Place of Paisley. and e. Generally the support of any project connected with the maintenance or improv… Does Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey. 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 Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey? Society Of Friends Of Paisley Abbey 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=SC016574).