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title: "Nairn Literary Institute — charity SC005880 | CharityCompare"
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Registered charity · No. SC005880Unincorporated association

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# Nairn Literary Institute

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Nairn Literary Institute is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Nairn Literary Institute?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-14

£1,870

Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-14

£2,768

Registered charity number

SC005880

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Highland

Website

[www.nairnliterary.org.uk](http://www.nairnliterary.org.uk/)

Quick answer

Nairn Literary Institute (number SC005880) 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 Nairn Literary Institute do?

To raise awareness and interest in local and Scottish history, the flora and fauna of the area, the natural and built environment, Scottish literature and pertinent local issues by holding fortnightly meetings between October and March every year. These meetings are advertised locally both in local publications and poster displays.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Nairn Literary Institute

Answers Nairn Literary Institute gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 14 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 April 1972

Where it says it operates

Highland

## What causes is Nairn Literary Institute registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Nairn Literary Institute yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Nairn Literary Institute.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to Nairn Literary Institute?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Nairn Literary Institute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Nairn Literary Institute as a registered charity (number SC005880) 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 Nairn Literary Institute's charity number?

Nairn Literary Institute's charity number is SC005880. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC005880?

Search SC005880 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 Nairn Literary Institute do?

To raise awareness and interest in local and Scottish history, the flora and fauna of the area, the natural and built environment, Scottish literature and pertinent local issues by holding fortnightly meetings between October and March every year. These meetings are advertised locally both in local publications and poster displays.

Does Nairn Literary Institute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nairn Literary Institute. 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 Nairn Literary Institute?

Nairn Literary Institute's website listed in our register data is http://www.nairnliterary.org.uk. 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 Nairn Literary Institute registered as a charity?

Nairn Literary Institute was entered on the register on 12 April 1972.

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=SC005880).