--- title: "The Petros Society — check charity number SC038029 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Petros Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038029. the advancement of religion charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-petros-society retrieved: 2026-08-27T16:37:17.392Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Petros Society is a registered charity (number SC038029) 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; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 The Petros Society? Registered charity number SC038029 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Midlothian ## What does The Petros Society do? a) the advancement of the Christian religion. and b) the relief of the poor, sick, disabled and aged in the community. ## What causes is The Petros Society registered for? the advancement of religionthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Petros Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Petros Society 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=the-petros-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Petros Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Petros Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038029) 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 The Petros Society's charity number? The Petros Society's charity number is SC038029. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038029? Search SC038029 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 The Petros Society do? a) the advancement of the Christian religion. and b) the relief of the poor, sick, disabled and aged in the community. Does The Petros Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Petros Society. 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 The Petros Society? The Petros Society 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=SC038029).