--- title: "Society of St Paul — check charity number SC052048 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Society of St Paul a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052048. the advancement of religion charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/society-of-st-paul retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:13:16.041Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Society of St Paul is a registered charity (number SC052048) 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 religion. 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 St Paul? Registered charity number SC052048 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh ## What does Society of St Paul do? The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion through the media of social communication ,seminars/conferences and the promotion of value based literature and communication including the provision of reading materials. ## What causes is Society of St Paul registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Society of St Paul yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Society of St Paul 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-st-paul&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Society of St Paul a legitimate charity? Yes. Society of St Paul is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052048) 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 St Paul's charity number? Society of St Paul's charity number is SC052048. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052048? Search SC052048 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 St Paul do? The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion through the media of social communication ,seminars/conferences and the promotion of value based literature and communication including the provision of reading materials. Does Society of St Paul have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Society of St Paul. 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 St Paul? Society of St Paul 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=SC052048).