--- title: "Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups — check charity number SC048511 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048511. the advancement of education charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bookends-festival-benderloch-bookends-pop-ups retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:31:08.508Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups is a registered charity (number SC048511) 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; 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. Its latest reported income was £1,859 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups? Registered charity number SC048511 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £1,859 Website [www.bookends.scot](http://www.bookends.scot/) ## What does Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups do? We run book related monthly meetings where local people can bring surplus books, take away any books from our shelves and socialise with other over refreshments. We also invite local authors to talk about their books. Currently we open from 11-4pm on the 3rd of every month and operate book boxes in surrounding villages. We will next year also support authors to go into the local primary school and donate books to the school as well. ## What causes is Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups 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=bookends-festival-benderloch-bookends-pop-ups&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bookends.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups a legitimate charity? Yes. Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048511) 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 Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups's charity number? Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups's charity number is SC048511. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048511? Search SC048511 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 Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups do? We run book related monthly meetings where local people can bring surplus books, take away any books from our shelves and socialise with other over refreshments. We also invite local authors to talk about their books. Currently we open from 11-4pm on the 3rd of every month and operate book boxes in surrounding villages. We will next year also support authors to go into the local primary school and donate books to the school as well. Does Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups. 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 Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups? Bookends Festival Benderloch / Bookends Pop-ups's website is http://www.bookends.scot — 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=SC048511).