--- title: "Scottish Library And Information Council — charity SC017886 | CharityCompare" description: "Scottish Library And Information Council (charity SC017886): income £1.1m (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-library-and-information-council retrieved: 2026-10-07T05:32:26.279Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC017886Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) SL # Scottish Library And Information Council Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Scottish Library And Information Council 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 [Visit charity website](http://www.scottishlibraries.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC017886) Work at Scottish Library And Information Council? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=scottish-library-and-information-council&type=claim&name=Scottish%20Library%20And%20Information%20Council) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Scottish Library And Information Council? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £1,132,584 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £1,147,777 Registered charity number SC017886 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact address detail (not service area) Glasgow City Website [www.scottishlibraries.org](http://www.scottishlibraries.org/) Quick answer Scottish Library And Information Council (number SC017886) 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 Scottish Library And Information Council do? SLIC is the independent advisory body to the Scottish Government on library and information services. SLIC provides leadership, focus and support to its membership which includes public library services, libraries in schools, colleges, universities, and a broad range of specialist information services. At the heart of the key objectives SLIC: • Provides leadership to library and information services and facilitates the co-ordination of these services. •Promotes understanding of the contribution library and information services make to the life of the nation. • Monitors standards of provision… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish Library And Information Council Answers Scottish Library And Information Council gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Where does Scottish Library And Information Council's money come from? Scottish Library And Information Council reported £671k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £600k (89%), investments £71k (11%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£600k · 89% - Investments£71k · 11% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 8 February 1991 Where it says it operates Glasgow City ## What causes is Scottish Library And Information Council 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 Scottish Library And Information Council yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish Library And Information Council. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Scottish Library And Information Council? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. 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Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC017886? Search SC017886 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 Scottish Library And Information Council do? SLIC is the independent advisory body to the Scottish Government on library and information services. SLIC provides leadership, focus and support to its membership which includes public library services, libraries in schools, colleges, universities, and a broad range of specialist information services. At the heart of the key objectives SLIC: • Provides leadership to library and information services and facilitates the co-ordination of these services. •Promotes understanding of the contribution library and information services make to the life of the nation. • Monitors standards of provision… Does Scottish Library And Information Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Library And Information Council. 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 Scottish Library And Information Council? Scottish Library And Information Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishlibraries.org. 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 Scottish Library And Information Council's money come from? Scottish Library And Information Council reported £671k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £600k (89%), investments £71k (11%). When was Scottish Library And Information Council registered as a charity? Scottish Library And Information Council was entered on the register on 8 February 1991. 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=SC017886).