--- title: "St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland — check charity number SC001503 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC001503. the advancement of religion charity based in Stirling. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-patrick-s-missionary-society-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-25T17:44:22.661Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland is a registered charity (number SC001503) 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. Its latest reported income was £995,810 (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 St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland? Registered charity number SC001503 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Stirling Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £995,810 Website [WWW.SPMS.ORG](http://www.spms.org/) ## What does St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland do? The main activity of the Society in Scotland is promotion, a programme which began in 1965. Since that time we have built up a veryl oyal and generous family of supporters, most of whom contribute regularly and generously. Promotion is directed and coordinated from the Office, based at Abercromby Place in Stirling. Each year the Director normally visits the parishes allotted to the Society under the Mission Appeal Programme and invites the people of each parish to missionary awareness and support. Usually we are allocated approximately twenty five parishes per year ## What causes is St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland 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=st-patrick-s-missionary-society-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.spms.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC001503) 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 St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland's charity number? St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland's charity number is SC001503. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC001503? Search SC001503 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 St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland do? The main activity of the Society in Scotland is promotion, a programme which began in 1965. Since that time we have built up a veryl oyal and generous family of supporters, most of whom contribute regularly and generously. Promotion is directed and coordinated from the Office, based at Abercromby Place in Stirling. Each year the Director normally visits the parishes allotted to the Society under the Mission Appeal Programme and invites the people of each parish to missionary awareness and support. Usually we are allocated approximately twenty five parishes per year Does St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland. 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 St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland? St Patrick's Missionary Society Scotland's website is http://WWW.SPMS.ORG — 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=SC001503).