--- title: "Books For Kids SCIO — check charity number SC052333 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Books For Kids SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052333. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/books-for-kids-scio retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:23:29.168Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Books For Kids SCIO is a registered charity (number SC052333) 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 £1,337 (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 Books For Kids SCIO? Registered charity number SC052333 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,337 Website [www.booksforkids.info](https://www.booksforkids.info/) ## What does Books For Kids SCIO do? Provide schools, food banks and hospital waiting rooms with a wide variety of age appropriate books to increase reading opportunities for children. Provide community wee libraries to community organisations and schools on request. Collection of donations of good condition used children’s books to provide the stock of books for all of the locations above. Aim to increase sustainability by reusing good condition children’s books and reclaimed materials where ever possible in the building of the libraries. Aim to fundraise and work with local groups and businesses to provide funds for the cos… ## What causes is Books For Kids SCIO registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Books For Kids SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Books For Kids SCIO 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-for-kids-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.booksforkids.info/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Books For Kids SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Books For Kids SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052333) 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 For Kids SCIO's charity number? Books For Kids SCIO's charity number is SC052333. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052333? Search SC052333 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 For Kids SCIO do? Provide schools, food banks and hospital waiting rooms with a wide variety of age appropriate books to increase reading opportunities for children. Provide community wee libraries to community organisations and schools on request. Collection of donations of good condition used children’s books to provide the stock of books for all of the locations above. Aim to increase sustainability by reusing good condition children’s books and reclaimed materials where ever possible in the building of the libraries. Aim to fundraise and work with local groups and businesses to provide funds for the cos… Does Books For Kids SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Books For Kids SCIO. 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 For Kids SCIO? Books For Kids SCIO's website is https://www.booksforkids.info — 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=SC052333).