National Library Of Scotland
National Library Of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about National Library Of Scotland?
- Registered charity number
- SC011086
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £30,228,000
- Website
- www.nls.uk
What does National Library Of Scotland do?
Set up by the National Library of Scotland Act (2012) to preserve, conserve collections and make them available to the public
What causes is National Library Of Scotland registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for National Library Of Scotland yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. National Library Of Scotland 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 National Library Of Scotland a legitimate charity?
- Yes. National Library Of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC011086) 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 National Library Of Scotland's charity number?
- National Library Of Scotland's charity number is SC011086. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC011086?
- Search SC011086 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 National Library Of Scotland do?
- Set up by the National Library of Scotland Act (2012) to preserve, conserve collections and make them available to the public
- Does National Library Of Scotland have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Library Of Scotland. 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 National Library Of Scotland?
- National Library Of Scotland's website is http://www.nls.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.