Publishing Scotland
Publishing Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Publishing Scotland?
- Registered charity number
- SC009404
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £2,695,726
- Website
- www.publishingscotland.org
What does Publishing Scotland do?
We provide support to the publishing & literary sector in Scotland and promote Scottish culture in the UK and overseas. We hold events, design & deliver training, provide funding and access to international book fairs and events that would otherwise be beyond the reach of many Scottish Publishers. We provide translation grants and travel grants to Scottish writers. We are also engaged in widening access to employment in the creative industries and promoting greater environmental awareness and sustainability.
What causes is Publishing Scotland registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Publishing Scotland yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Publishing 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 Publishing Scotland a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Publishing Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC009404) 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 Publishing Scotland's charity number?
- Publishing Scotland's charity number is SC009404. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC009404?
- Search SC009404 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 Publishing Scotland do?
- We provide support to the publishing & literary sector in Scotland and promote Scottish culture in the UK and overseas. We hold events, design & deliver training, provide funding and access to international book fairs and events that would otherwise be beyond the reach of many Scottish Publishers. We provide translation grants and travel grants to Scottish writers. We are also engaged in widening access to employment in the creative industries and promoting greater environmental awareness and sustainability.
- Does Publishing Scotland have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Publishing 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 Publishing Scotland?
- Publishing Scotland's website is http://www.publishingscotland.org — 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.