01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC025026
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 6
- Postcode
- G11 5QP
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The purposes of the charity are: to support the development of Gaelic writing. to stimulate interest in Gaelic books and other related materials. to support Gaelic authors and publishers by awarding commission grants and publication grants. to support the Gaelic publishing industry through training, advice and guidance. to increase the range, quality and impact of Gaelic literature. to collaborate with arts agencies to increase access to Gaelic literature. to generate funds through retail, online and outreach sales of Gaelic books. The vision that shapes our annual activities seeks to increase readership, and to work in collaboration with other local and national agencies to increase the range, quality and impact of Gaelic books, and increase access to Gaelic literary works. Comhairle nan Leabhraichean (The Gaelic Books Council) is the lead organisation for Gaelic literature in Scotland and internationally, and contributes to the quality of life of Gaelic speakers and learners.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
To advance the creation, production and dissemination of all aspects of Gaelic reading, writing and literature, including promoting the study, learning and teaching, knowledge and appreciation of Gaelic reading, writing and literature and the public performance of creative works in Gaelic.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £560,937 | £610,011 | 6 | 18 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £563,931 | £547,580 | 6 | 7 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £587,330 | £531,171 | 6 | 2 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £506,502 | £477,958 | 6 | 20 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £492,388 | £462,882 | 6 | 1 November 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 32 Mansfield Street, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.gaelicbooks.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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