Is Glasgow Tool Library a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Glasgow Tool Library as a registered charity (number SC048071) 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 Glasgow Tool Library's charity number?

Glasgow Tool Library's charity number is SC048071. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048071?

Search SC048071 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 Glasgow Tool Library have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow Tool 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 Glasgow Tool Library?

Glasgow Tool Library's website listed in our register data is https://glasgowtoollibrary.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 Glasgow Tool Library registered as a charity?

Glasgow Tool Library was entered on the register on 17 January 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048071SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Glasgow Tool Library

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

Glasgow Tool 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 environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Glasgow Tool Library?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £65,896
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £56,108
Registered charity number: SC048071
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: glasgowtoollibrary.com

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Glasgow Tool Library (number SC048071) 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 Glasgow Tool Library do?

Glasgow Tool Library (GTL) is a community-led equipment library working to build a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient city. Our mission is to provide access to tools, equipment, skills, and community support that promote wellbeing, sustainable behavior change, employability and social inclusion. Our vision is to transition Glasgow from a buy–use–dispose economy to a net-zero, green, circular economy that prioritises sharing, repairing, and community empowerment.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Glasgow Tool Library

Answers Glasgow Tool 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: 17 January 2018
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Glasgow Tool Library registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Glasgow Tool Library yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Glasgow Tool 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 Glasgow Tool Library?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glasgow Tool Library a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Glasgow Tool Library as a registered charity (number SC048071) 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 Glasgow Tool Library's charity number?: Glasgow Tool Library's charity number is SC048071. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048071?: Search SC048071 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 Glasgow Tool Library do?: Glasgow Tool Library (GTL) is a community-led equipment library working to build a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient city. Our mission is to provide access to tools, equipment, skills, and community support that promote wellbeing, sustainable behavior change, employability and social inclusion. Our vision is to transition Glasgow from a buy–use–dispose economy to a net-zero, green, circular economy that prioritises sharing, repairing, and community empowerment.
Does Glasgow Tool Library have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow Tool 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 Glasgow Tool Library?: Glasgow Tool Library's website listed in our register data is https://glasgowtoollibrary.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 Glasgow Tool Library registered as a charity?: Glasgow Tool Library was entered on the register on 17 January 2018.

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.