--- title: "The Nature Library — charity SC053608 | CharityCompare" description: "The Nature Library (charity SC053608). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-nature-library retrieved: 2026-10-09T19:39:48.150Z 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. SC053608SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) NL # The Nature Library Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Nature Library 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.thenaturelibrary.com/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053608) Work at The Nature Library? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-nature-library&type=claim&name=The%20Nature%20Library) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Nature Library? Registered charity number SC053608 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) North Ayrshire Website [www.thenaturelibrary.com](http://www.thenaturelibrary.com/) Quick answer The Nature Library (number SC053608) 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 The Nature Library do? 4. The organisation’s purposes are: a) the advancement of education with a focus on nature, climate, environment topics on local and global levels, recognising that the climate crisis is a social and humanitarian one as opposed to an environmental one b) the advancement of community development and connections c) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science through • providing a brand new library space within Ayrshire whilst connecting with the existing culture and cultural spaces by working in partnership with the Scottish Maritime Museum • the creation of an artist-made librar… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Nature Library Answers The Nature Library gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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 28 August 2024 Where it says it operates North Ayrshire ## What causes is The Nature Library 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 The Nature Library yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Nature Library. 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 The Nature Library? - 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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Search SC053608 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 The Nature Library do? 4. The organisation’s purposes are: a) the advancement of education with a focus on nature, climate, environment topics on local and global levels, recognising that the climate crisis is a social and humanitarian one as opposed to an environmental one b) the advancement of community development and connections c) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and science through • providing a brand new library space within Ayrshire whilst connecting with the existing culture and cultural spaces by working in partnership with the Scottish Maritime Museum • the creation of an artist-made librar… Does The Nature Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Nature Library. 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 The Nature Library? The Nature Library's website listed in our register data is http://www.thenaturelibrary.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 The Nature Library registered as a charity? The Nature Library was entered on the register on 28 August 2024. 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=SC053608).