CILIP, The Library and Information Association
CILIP, The Library and Information Association is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, based in Outwith Scotland.
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What are the key facts about CILIP, The Library and Information Association?
- Registered charity number
- SC049474
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £3,254,335
- Website
- www.cilip.org.uk
What does CILIP, The Library and Information Association do?
The objects of the Institute shall be to work for the benefit of the public to promote education and knowledge through the establishment and development of libraries and information services and to advance information science (being the science and practice of the collection, collation, evaluation and organised dissemination of information)
What causes is CILIP, The Library and Information Association registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for CILIP, The Library and Information Association yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. CILIP, The Library and Information Association 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is CILIP, The Library and Information Association a legitimate charity?
- Yes. CILIP, The Library and Information Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049474) 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 CILIP, The Library and Information Association's charity number?
- CILIP, The Library and Information Association's charity number is SC049474. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC049474?
- Search SC049474 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 CILIP, The Library and Information Association do?
- The objects of the Institute shall be to work for the benefit of the public to promote education and knowledge through the establishment and development of libraries and information services and to advance information science (being the science and practice of the collection, collation, evaluation and organised dissemination of information)
- Does CILIP, The Library and Information Association have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for CILIP, The Library and Information Association. 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 CILIP, The Library and Information Association?
- CILIP, The Library and Information Association's website is http://www.cilip.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.