--- title: "National Library Of Scotland — check charity number SC011086 | CharityCompare" description: "Is National Library Of Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC011086. 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/national-library-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:21:00.528Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer National Library Of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC011086) 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 £30,228,000 (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 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](http://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? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## 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](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=national-library-of-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nls.uk/) ## 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](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=SC011086).