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Comhairle Nan Leabhraichean (The Gaelic Books Council)

Also known as: Comhairle nan Leabhraichean The Gaelic Books Council

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC025026
Status
Active
Registered
July 2, 1996
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
32 Mansfield Street
Glasgow
G11 5QP

Contact

Website
gaelicbooks.org
Website screenshot

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'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

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.

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £560,937 £610,011 6
March 31, 2024 £563,931 £547,580 6
March 31, 2023 £587,330 £531,171 5
March 31, 2022 £506,502 £477,958 5
March 31, 2021 £492,388 £462,882 5