The Neil Davidson Library
The Neil Davidson Library 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.
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What are the key facts about The Neil Davidson Library?
- Registered charity number
- SC053800
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
What does The Neil Davidson Library do?
4 Purposes Neil Davidson (1957-2020) was a significant and internationally-recognised Scottish socialist historian, activist and educator. The organisation’s overarching aim to sustain the wide benefit and accessibility of his knowledge and resources for the public and to diffuse ideas and understanding. The organisation’s purposes are: a) To advance education by housing and maintaining an academic library of Neil Davidson’s library and archive of some 9,000 items including much unique and valuable material relating to Scottish history, and to labour, socialist and community movements. This…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Neil Davidson Library a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Neil Davidson Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053800) 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 The Neil Davidson Library's charity number?
- The Neil Davidson Library's charity number is SC053800. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC053800?
- Search SC053800 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 The Neil Davidson Library do?
- 4 Purposes Neil Davidson (1957-2020) was a significant and internationally-recognised Scottish socialist historian, activist and educator. The organisation’s overarching aim to sustain the wide benefit and accessibility of his knowledge and resources for the public and to diffuse ideas and understanding. The organisation’s purposes are: a) To advance education by housing and maintaining an academic library of Neil Davidson’s library and archive of some 9,000 items including much unique and valuable material relating to Scottish history, and to labour, socialist and community movements. This…
- Does The Neil Davidson Library have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Neil Davidson 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 The Neil Davidson Library?
- The Neil Davidson Library does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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.