--- title: "Acair — check charity number SC047866 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Acair a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047866. the advancement of education charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/acair retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:01:49.840Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Acair is a registered charity (number SC047866) 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 education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £252,832 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Acair? Registered charity number SC047866 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £252,832 Website [www.acairbooks.com](http://www.acairbooks.com/) ## What does Acair do? Publication of books related to furthering charity's objectives. Many of our titles are related to Scotland, history, nature and social issues. The books are published in either Gaelic or English. Books for both children and adults are produced. ## What causes is Acair registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Acair yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Acair 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=acair&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.acairbooks.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Acair a legitimate charity? Yes. Acair is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047866) 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 Acair's charity number? Acair's charity number is SC047866. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047866? Search SC047866 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 Acair do? Publication of books related to furthering charity's objectives. Many of our titles are related to Scotland, history, nature and social issues. The books are published in either Gaelic or English. Books for both children and adults are produced. Does Acair have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acair. 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 Acair? Acair's website is http://www.acairbooks.com — 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=SC047866).