--- title: "Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature — charity SC035697 | CharityCompare" description: "Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature (charity SC035697): income £119k (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/edinburgh-unesco-city-of-literature retrieved: 2026-10-06T21:36:41.218Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC035697Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) EU # Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.cityofliterature.com/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC035697) Work at Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=edinburgh-unesco-city-of-literature&type=claim&name=Edinburgh%20UNESCO%20City%20of%20Literature) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £118,967 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £126,623 Registered charity number SC035697 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.cityofliterature.com](http://www.cityofliterature.com/) Quick answer Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature (number SC035697) 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 Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature do? In 2004, Edinburgh became the first UNESCO City of Literature in the world. The concept was created in Edinburgh, and as the founding Creative City, we play a leading role in the growth and diversification of the international network, encouraging others to join, assessing applications and supporting newly designated cities. We have grown to become a preeminent voice in the Scottish, UK and international literary scene. There are now 63 UNESCO Cities of Literature from six continents. The wider Creative Cities Network runs to 403 cities and seven creative art forms. We exist to inspire c… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Answers Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature 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”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 12 July 2004 Also known as Edinburgh World City Of Literature Trust Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=edinburgh-unesco-city-of-literature&type=claim&name=Edinburgh%20UNESCO%20City%20of%20Literature) [Visit charity website](http://www.cityofliterature.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature as a registered charity (number SC035697) 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 Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature's charity number? Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature's charity number is SC035697. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC035697? Search SC035697 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 Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature do? In 2004, Edinburgh became the first UNESCO City of Literature in the world. The concept was created in Edinburgh, and as the founding Creative City, we play a leading role in the growth and diversification of the international network, encouraging others to join, assessing applications and supporting newly designated cities. We have grown to become a preeminent voice in the Scottish, UK and international literary scene. There are now 63 UNESCO Cities of Literature from six continents. The wider Creative Cities Network runs to 403 cities and seven creative art forms. We exist to inspire c… Does Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature. 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 Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature? Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature's website listed in our register data is http://www.cityofliterature.com. 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 Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature registered as a charity? Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature was entered on the register on 12 July 2004. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC035697).