Friends Of Glasgow University Library
Friends Of Glasgow University Library 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.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC006553
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
- £31,163
What the charity does
The Friends of Glasgow University Library is an independent charity, established in 1975, for the advancement of education, arts, heritage, culture, science and public engagement. It fosters and extends knowledge of and interest in the University of Glasgow Library. bringing together persons interested in its collections and information. and helping to develop, support and promote the Library and its resources and activities. By the fundraising of its members, and by receiving donations and bequests, it is also able to award grants to support and promote the Library’s collections.
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Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Of Glasgow University Library 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 Friends Of Glasgow University Library a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Friends Of Glasgow University Library is a registered charity (number SC006553) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Friends Of Glasgow University Library do?
- The Friends of Glasgow University Library is an independent charity, established in 1975, for the advancement of education, arts, heritage, culture, science and public engagement. It fosters and extends knowledge of and interest in the University of Glasgow Library. bringing together persons interested in its collections and information. and helping to develop, support and promote the Library and its resources and activities. By the fundraising of its members, and by receiving donations and bequests, it is also able to award grants to support and promote the Library’s collections.
- How can I donate to Friends Of Glasgow University Library?
- Friends Of Glasgow University Library's website is https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/library/friends/ — 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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.