--- title: "Books Abroad — check charity number SC011359 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Books Abroad a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC011359. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/books-abroad retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:22:08.690Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Books Abroad is a registered charity (number SC011359) 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. Its latest reported income was £106,558 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Books Abroad? Registered charity number SC011359 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £106,558 Website [www.booksabroad.org.uk](http://www.booksabroad.org.uk/) ## 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 ## What causes is Books Abroad registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Books Abroad yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Books Abroad 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=books-abroad&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.booksabroad.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Books Abroad a legitimate charity? Yes. Books Abroad is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC011359) 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 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 is http://www.booksabroad.org.uk — 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=SC011359).