Is Asl a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Asl as a registered charity (number SC006535) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Asl's charity number?

Asl's charity number is SC006535. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC006535?

Search SC006535 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.

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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Asl. 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 Asl?

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When was Asl registered as a charity?

Asl was entered on the register on 8 May 1976.

Registered charity · No. SC006535Unincorporated association

Asl

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Asl is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Asl?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £90,704
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £93,728
Registered charity number: SC006535
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.asls.org.uk

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Asl (number SC006535) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Asl do?

We are an educational charity promoting the languages and literature of Scotland. We publish classic works of Scottish literature which merit a fresh presentation to a modern audience. essays, monographs and journals on the literature and languages of Scotland. and Scotnotes, a series of study guides to major Scottish writers. We also produce an annual anthology of contemporary writing in English, Gaelic and Scots. Membership is open to all who support our aims, and members receive a range of books and periodicals in return for their subscription. Our publications are also available through t…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Asl

Answers Asl gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 May 1976
Also known as: Assoc For Scottish Literary Studies
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Asl registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Asl yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Asl. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Asl a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Asl as a registered charity (number SC006535) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Asl's charity number?: Asl's charity number is SC006535. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC006535?: Search SC006535 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 Asl do?: We are an educational charity promoting the languages and literature of Scotland. We publish classic works of Scottish literature which merit a fresh presentation to a modern audience. essays, monographs and journals on the literature and languages of Scotland. and Scotnotes, a series of study guides to major Scottish writers. We also produce an annual anthology of contemporary writing in English, Gaelic and Scots. Membership is open to all who support our aims, and members receive a range of books and periodicals in return for their subscription. Our publications are also available through t…
Does Asl have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Asl. 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 Asl?: Asl's website listed in our register data is http://www.asls.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Asl registered as a charity?: Asl was entered on the register on 8 May 1976.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.