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Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council

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Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council 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 Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£560,937
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£610,011
Registered charity number
SC025026
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Glasgow City

Quick answer

Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council (number SC025026) 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 Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council do?

The purposes of the charity are: to support the development of Gaelic writing. to stimulate interest in Gaelic books and other related materials. to support Gaelic authors and publishers by awarding commission grants and publication grants. to support the Gaelic publishing industry through training, advice and guidance. to increase the range, quality and impact of Gaelic literature. to collaborate with arts agencies to increase access to Gaelic literature. to generate funds through retail, online and outreach sales of Gaelic books. The vision that shapes our annual activities seeks to increas…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council

Answers Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council's money come from?

Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council reported £135k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £134k (100%), investments £645 (0%).

  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£134k · 100%
  • Investments£645 · 0%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
Comhairle Nan Leabhraichean (The Gaelic Books Council)
Where it says it operates
Glasgow City

What causes is Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council registered for?

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

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Is Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council as a registered charity (number SC025026) 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 Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council's charity number?
Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council's charity number is SC025026. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC025026?
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What does Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council do?
The purposes of the charity are: to support the development of Gaelic writing. to stimulate interest in Gaelic books and other related materials. to support Gaelic authors and publishers by awarding commission grants and publication grants. to support the Gaelic publishing industry through training, advice and guidance. to increase the range, quality and impact of Gaelic literature. to collaborate with arts agencies to increase access to Gaelic literature. to generate funds through retail, online and outreach sales of Gaelic books. The vision that shapes our annual activities seeks to increas…
Does Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council. 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 Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council?
Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.gaelicbooks.org. 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.
Where does Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council's money come from?
Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council reported £135k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £134k (100%), investments £645 (0%).
When was Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council registered as a charity?
Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council was entered on the register on 2 July 1996.

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.