Governors of the Mortification of Innerpeffray Library
Governors of the Mortification of Innerpeffray Library is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Perth And Kinross.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC013843
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Educational endowment
- Location
- Perth And Kinross
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £110,332
What the charity does
The Library of Innerpeffray was founded 345 years ago as Scotland’s first free public lending library, a radical idea at the time, but one that went on to revolutionise the accessibility of information, education and knowledge for everyone. Our Founder said in 1680 that his library was “For the benefit and encouragement” of its users. Today the Library is a museum and a place of study, research and inspiration, still open to all. We share the story of this unique place and the books that changed the lives of the local people of Strathearn over three centuries of reading history. We hold…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Governors of the Mortification of Innerpeffray Library a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Governors of the Mortification of Innerpeffray Library is a registered charity (number SC013843) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Governors of the Mortification of Innerpeffray Library do?
- The Library of Innerpeffray was founded 345 years ago as Scotland’s first free public lending library, a radical idea at the time, but one that went on to revolutionise the accessibility of information, education and knowledge for everyone. Our Founder said in 1680 that his library was “For the benefit and encouragement” of its users. Today the Library is a museum and a place of study, research and inspiration, still open to all. We share the story of this unique place and the books that changed the lives of the local people of Strathearn over three centuries of reading history. We hold…
- How can I donate to Governors of the Mortification of Innerpeffray Library?
- Governors of the Mortification of Innerpeffray Library's website is http://www.innerpeffraylibrary.co.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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.