--- title: "Inverness Tool Library — check charity number SC053665 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Inverness Tool Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053665. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/inverness-tool-library retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:19:16.373Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Inverness Tool Library is a registered charity (number SC053665) 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 provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £31,294 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Inverness Tool Library? Registered charity number SC053665 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £31,294 Website [invernesstoollibrary.org.uk](https://invernesstoollibrary.org.uk/) ## What does Inverness Tool Library do? Inverness Tool Library is run by volunteers who collect, restore and maintain donated tools to provide a lending library of equipment for gardening, household maintenance, crafting and recreation. Any adult (18 yrs +) within Inverness and the wider community can become a library member for £20 a year (or whatever the person can afford) and borrow any item for a week at a time, up to three weeks. Volunteers provide skill-sharing workshops using the donated tools to allow adults to practice basic woodworking tasks from the start (eg, measuring, cutting, joining) to the end of a project, (eg, sa… ## What causes is Inverness Tool Library registered for? the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Inverness Tool Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Inverness 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=inverness-tool-library&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://invernesstoollibrary.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Inverness Tool Library a legitimate charity? Yes. Inverness Tool Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053665) 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 Inverness Tool Library's charity number? Inverness Tool Library's charity number is SC053665. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053665? Search SC053665 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 Inverness Tool Library do? Inverness Tool Library is run by volunteers who collect, restore and maintain donated tools to provide a lending library of equipment for gardening, household maintenance, crafting and recreation. Any adult (18 yrs +) within Inverness and the wider community can become a library member for £20 a year (or whatever the person can afford) and borrow any item for a week at a time, up to three weeks. Volunteers provide skill-sharing workshops using the donated tools to allow adults to practice basic woodworking tasks from the start (eg, measuring, cutting, joining) to the end of a project, (eg, sa… Does Inverness Tool Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Inverness 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 Inverness Tool Library? Inverness Tool Library's website is https://invernesstoollibrary.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=SC053665).