Is Books Abroad a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Books Abroad as a registered charity (number SC011359) 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 Books Abroad's charity number?

Books Abroad's charity number is SC011359. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC011359?

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Does Books Abroad have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Books Abroad. 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 Books Abroad?

Books Abroad's website listed in our register data is http://www.booksabroad.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 Books Abroad registered as a charity?

Books Abroad was entered on the register on 16 January 1982.

Registered charity · No. SC011359SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Books Abroad

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

Books Abroad is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Books Abroad?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £106,558
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £49,759
Registered charity number: SC011359
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.booksabroad.org.uk

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Books Abroad (number SC011359) 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 Books Abroad do?

Book donations are received from schools, colleges, universities & book publishers to distribute and recycle by sending them to schools and other institutions in developing countries

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Books Abroad

Answers Books Abroad gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 January 1982
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Books Abroad registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Books Abroad yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Books Abroad. 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 Books Abroad a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Books Abroad as a registered charity (number SC011359) 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 Books Abroad's charity number?: Books Abroad's charity number is SC011359. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC011359?: Search SC011359 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 Books Abroad do?: Book donations are received from schools, colleges, universities & book publishers to distribute and recycle by sending them to schools and other institutions in developing countries
Does Books Abroad have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Books Abroad. 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 Books Abroad?: Books Abroad's website listed in our register data is http://www.booksabroad.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 Books Abroad registered as a charity?: Books Abroad was entered on the register on 16 January 1982.

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.