Is National Library Of Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists National Library Of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC011086) 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 National Library Of Scotland's charity number?

National Library Of Scotland's charity number is SC011086. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC011086?

Search SC011086 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.

Does National Library Of Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Library Of Scotland. 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 National Library Of Scotland?

National Library Of Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.nls.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 National Library Of Scotland registered as a charity?

National Library Of Scotland was entered on the register on 1 January 1926.

Registered charity · No. SC011086Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

National Library Of Scotland

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

National Library Of Scotland 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 National Library Of Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £30,296,000
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £25,851,000
Registered charity number: SC011086
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.nls.uk

Quick answer

National Library Of Scotland (number SC011086) 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 National Library Of Scotland do?

Functions are in line with the National Library of Scotland Act (2012)

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for National Library Of Scotland

Answers National Library Of Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does National Library Of Scotland's money come from?

National Library Of Scotland reported £22m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were other income £20m (93%), charitable activities £750k (3%), investments £489k (2%).

Other income£20m · 93%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£750k · 3%
Investments£489k · 2%
Trading and fundraising events£231k · 1%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 January 1926
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is National Library Of Scotland registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for National Library Of Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score National Library Of Scotland. 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

What should you check before donating to National Library Of Scotland?

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is National Library Of Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists National Library Of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC011086) 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 National Library Of Scotland's charity number?: National Library Of Scotland's charity number is SC011086. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC011086?: Search SC011086 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 National Library Of Scotland do?: Functions are in line with the National Library of Scotland Act (2012)
Does National Library Of Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Library Of Scotland. 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 National Library Of Scotland?: National Library Of Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.nls.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.
Where does National Library Of Scotland's money come from?: National Library Of Scotland reported £22m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were other income £20m (93%), charitable activities £750k (3%), investments £489k (2%).
When was National Library Of Scotland registered as a charity?: National Library Of Scotland was entered on the register on 1 January 1926.

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.