--- title: "Borders Book Festival — check charity number SC037347 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Borders Book Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037347. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/borders-book-festival retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:26:29.010Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Borders Book Festival is a registered charity (number SC037347) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £499,387 (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 Borders Book Festival? Registered charity number SC037347 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £499,387 Website [www.bordersbookfestival.org](http://www.bordersbookfestival.org/) ## What does Borders Book Festival do? The Company was established to: (i) promote the arts for the benefit of the public, and in particular to encourage and develop public participation and interest in the cultural and social heritage of the Borders Region. (ii) present public readings and other artistic performances at the annual Borders Book Festival or elsewhere, for the benefit of the local and general public. (iii) support and encourage authors, writers and other practitioners of the arts by providing them with the opportunity to perform or display their talents at the annual Borders Book Festival or elsewhere. (iv) establis… ## What causes is Borders Book Festival registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Borders Book Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Borders Book Festival 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=borders-book-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bordersbookfestival.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Borders Book Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Borders Book Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037347) 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 Borders Book Festival's charity number? Borders Book Festival's charity number is SC037347. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037347? Search SC037347 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 Borders Book Festival do? The Company was established to: (i) promote the arts for the benefit of the public, and in particular to encourage and develop public participation and interest in the cultural and social heritage of the Borders Region. (ii) present public readings and other artistic performances at the annual Borders Book Festival or elsewhere, for the benefit of the local and general public. (iii) support and encourage authors, writers and other practitioners of the arts by providing them with the opportunity to perform or display their talents at the annual Borders Book Festival or elsewhere. (iv) establis… Does Borders Book Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Borders Book Festival. 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 Borders Book Festival? Borders Book Festival's website is http://www.bordersbookfestival.org — 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=SC037347).