Is The Scottish Poetry Library a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Scottish Poetry Library as a registered charity (number SC023311) 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 The Scottish Poetry Library's charity number?

The Scottish Poetry Library's charity number is SC023311. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC023311?

Search SC023311 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 The Scottish Poetry Library have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Scottish Poetry 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 Scottish Poetry Library?

The Scottish Poetry Library's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.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 The Scottish Poetry Library registered as a charity?

The Scottish Poetry Library was entered on the register on 30 January 1995.

Registered charity · No. SC023311Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

The Scottish Poetry Library

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

The Scottish Poetry Library 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 The Scottish Poetry Library?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £385,455
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £404,918
Registered charity number: SC023311
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk

Quick answer

The Scottish Poetry Library (number SC023311) 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 Scottish Poetry Library do?

We are a lending and reference library, free at the point of use. We also support the development of poets, and aspiring writers, through the provision of writing workshops and showcase events. at home and abroad We also manage projects with partners in Government, local government and the Third Sector. In our building in Edinburgh, we have offer spaces for creative writing and reader development, as well as external events hire. For our website, we commission poetry recordings for significant occasions including Burns Night.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Scottish Poetry Library

Answers The Scottish Poetry Library 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 January 1995
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is The Scottish Poetry Library registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Scottish Poetry Library yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Scottish Poetry 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

What should you check before donating to The Scottish Poetry Library?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Scottish Poetry Library a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Scottish Poetry Library as a registered charity (number SC023311) 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 The Scottish Poetry Library's charity number?: The Scottish Poetry Library's charity number is SC023311. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC023311?: Search SC023311 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 Scottish Poetry Library do?: We are a lending and reference library, free at the point of use. We also support the development of poets, and aspiring writers, through the provision of writing workshops and showcase events. at home and abroad We also manage projects with partners in Government, local government and the Third Sector. In our building in Edinburgh, we have offer spaces for creative writing and reader development, as well as external events hire. For our website, we commission poetry recordings for significant occasions including Burns Night.
Does The Scottish Poetry Library have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Scottish Poetry 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 Scottish Poetry Library?: The Scottish Poetry Library's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.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 The Scottish Poetry Library registered as a charity?: The Scottish Poetry Library was entered on the register on 30 January 1995.

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.