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title: "Edinburgh Bibliographical Society — check charity number SC014000 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Edinburgh Bibliographical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC014000. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/edinburgh-bibliographical-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:57:21.452Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Edinburgh Bibliographical Society is a registered charity (number SC014000) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £3,263 (year ending 2025-02-28). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Edinburgh Bibliographical Society?

Registered charity number

SC014000

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28)

£3,263

Website

[www.edinburghbibliographicalsociety.org.uk](http://www.edinburghbibliographicalsociety.org.uk/)

## What does Edinburgh Bibliographical Society do?

We promote the study of books and manuscripts, especially Scottish, through meetings, lectures, publications, and other activities.

## What causes is Edinburgh Bibliographical Society registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Bibliographical Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Bibliographical Society is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Bibliographical Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Edinburgh Bibliographical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC014000) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Edinburgh Bibliographical Society's charity number?

Edinburgh Bibliographical Society's charity number is SC014000. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC014000?

Search SC014000 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 Edinburgh Bibliographical Society do?

We promote the study of books and manuscripts, especially Scottish, through meetings, lectures, publications, and other activities.

Does Edinburgh Bibliographical Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Bibliographical Society. 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 Edinburgh Bibliographical Society?

Edinburgh Bibliographical Society's website is http://www.edinburghbibliographicalsociety.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07,
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=SC014000).