Is Cilips a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cilips as a registered charity (number SC038532) 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 Cilips's charity number?

Cilips's charity number is SC038532. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038532?

Search SC038532 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.

Does Cilips have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cilips. 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 Cilips?

Cilips's website listed in our register data is http://www.cilips.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 Cilips registered as a charity?

Cilips was entered on the register on 6 August 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC038532SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Cilips

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

Cilips is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Cilips?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £79,443
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £78,725
Registered charity number: SC038532
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.cilips.org.uk

Quick answer

Cilips (number SC038532) 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 Cilips do?

CILIPS are the professional body for library and information workers in the UK. We advance and support the library profession by providing advocacy, training and support for our approx 1000 members across all library sectors.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cilips

Answers Cilips gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 August 2007
Also known as: Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland SCIO (CILIPS SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Cilips registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cilips yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cilips. 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

What should you check before donating to Cilips?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cilips a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cilips as a registered charity (number SC038532) 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 Cilips's charity number?: Cilips's charity number is SC038532. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC038532?: Search SC038532 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 Cilips do?: CILIPS are the professional body for library and information workers in the UK. We advance and support the library profession by providing advocacy, training and support for our approx 1000 members across all library sectors.
Does Cilips have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cilips. 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 Cilips?: Cilips's website listed in our register data is http://www.cilips.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 Cilips registered as a charity?: Cilips was entered on the register on 6 August 2007.

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.