Charity Regulation

Paisley Art Institute was established in 1876 as an unincorporated association.

It is a membership body with a voluntary management committee who act as the trustees.

It is recognised as a Scottish Charity, regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).

Charity No. SC000840

Constitution as approved at AGM 1 Dec 2020

Note: a new constitution has been approved by a 71% majority at the AGM 1 Dec 2020.

The Charity maintains several digital domains as part of its assets.

paisleyartinstitute.org (this website – currently active)
Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @ArtPaisley

and inactive domains
– paisleyartinstitute.com
– paisleyartinstitute.co.uk
– paisleyartinstitute.org.uk

Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms & Conditions apply – Read our Pay by Finance guide. Paisley Art Institute is not a lender. As a member of the Own Art Scheme (backed by Arts Council England), we offer a 0% finance option whereby eligible items over the price of £100 can be paid up over 10 months, interest free. Credit is provided by Hitachi Personal Finance, a trading style of Hitachi Capital (UK) PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register no. 704348.