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Old Paisley Society

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC001908
Status
Active
Registered
May 19, 1982
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
Sma Shot cottages
2 Sma Shot Lane
Paisley
Renfrewshire
PA12HG

Contact

Website
smashotcottages.co.uk

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

To promote and provide historical interest in the weaving industry which played a major part in the history of creating Paisley and putting it on the international map, plus our tearoom provides refreshments and food to visitors plus the chance to learn more from the volunteers working in there and well as providing and friendly safe space where many locals especially elderly (many who live alone) come for refreshments and food and a chat with the volunteers.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','People with a particular ethnic or racial origin','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: 3.1 To encourage members in the research and study of Paisley and District to the present day. 3.2 To promote historical interest in international connections with the town of Paisley. 3.3 To act as a 'watchdog' in local affairs where they may affect aspects of Paisley's historical heritage. 3.4 To publish the Society's transactions where applicable. 3.5 To encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in Paisley and District. 3.6 To preserve buildings, photographs, records and other appropriate historical material as and when they come into the possession of the Society.

Geography

Main operating location
Renfrewshire
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £34,140 £23,518
March 31, 2024 £47,130 £29,695
March 31, 2023 £40,712 £16,303
March 31, 2022 £22,925 £21,897
March 31, 2021 £19,000 £16,609