Cilips
Cilips is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Glasgow City.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Cilips?
- Registered charity number
- SC038532
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
- £79,443
- Website
- www.cilips.org.uk
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.
What causes is Cilips registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Cilips yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cilips 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 Cilips a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Cilips is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038532) 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 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 is http://www.cilips.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.