01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC013514
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- Yes
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- over 250 volunteers
- Staff
- 55
- Postcode
- PA1 1HR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Diocese of Paisley has the Church’s mission as its first objective and seeks to fulfil it through all its objectives by the provision and support of various activities relating to pastoral care and assistance. The objectives are achieved principally through its parishes but also through various Catholic organisations and societies within the Diocese. Our broad purposes are the pursuit of divine worship. support of the clergy, performance of the apostolic works proper to the Church. and works of charity, especially concern for the needy. The Diocese of Paisley currently comprises three deaneries, covering thirty parishes stretching from Renfrewshire to Inverclyde and parts of East Renfrewshire.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of religion
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- the promotion of religious or racial harmony
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion, for the advancement of education. for the relief of poverty. and for the cure or aqlleviation of sickness or disease
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2024 | £5,434,147 | £5,423,811 | 55 | 5 March 2026 |
| 31 December 2023 | £5,066,274 | £5,080,607 | 55 | 18 December 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £4,380,066 | £4,202,597 | 55 | 7 December 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £4,108,188 | £3,739,697 | 55 | 14 December 2022 |
| 31 December 2020 | £3,776,866 | £3,642,222 | 55 | 25 March 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Diocesan Centre, Cathedral Precinct, Incle Street, Paisley
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.rcdop.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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