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

Glasgow Tool Library

Glasgow Tool Library is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in Glasgow City.

Quick answer

Glasgow Tool Library is a registered charity (number SC048071) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £65,896 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Glasgow Tool Library?

Registered charity number
SC048071
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Glasgow City
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£65,896

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.

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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glasgow Tool Library 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glasgow Tool Library a legitimate charity?
Yes. Glasgow Tool Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048071) 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 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 is https://glasgowtoollibrary.com/ — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.