Is Open Book a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Open Book as a registered charity (number SC043827) 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 Open Book's charity number?

Open Book's charity number is SC043827. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043827?

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Does Open Book have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Book. 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 Open Book?

Open Book's website listed in our register data is http://www.openbookreading.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 Open Book registered as a charity?

Open Book was entered on the register on 1 March 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC043827SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Open Book

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

Open Book is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Open Book?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £214,063
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £262,235
Registered charity number: SC043827
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.openbookreading.com

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Open Book (number SC043827) 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 Open Book do?

The purpose of the charity is as set out in Object 4 of the Constitution, in particular the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organization of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended and the promotion of equality and diversity

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Open Book

Answers Open Book 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 March 2013
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Open Book registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Open Book yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Open Book. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Open Book a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Open Book as a registered charity (number SC043827) 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 Open Book's charity number?: Open Book's charity number is SC043827. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043827?: Search SC043827 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 Open Book do?: The purpose of the charity is as set out in Object 4 of the Constitution, in particular the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organization of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended and the promotion of equality and diversity
Does Open Book have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Book. 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 Open Book?: Open Book's website listed in our register data is http://www.openbookreading.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 Open Book registered as a charity?: Open Book was entered on the register on 1 March 2013.

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.