Open Book
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC043827
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed June 1, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- March 1, 2013
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- 11 Tipperlinn Road
Edinburgh
EH105ET
Contact
- Website
openbookreading.com
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
The purpose of the charity is as set out in Object 4 of the Constitution, in particular the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organization of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended and the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries: 'Older People','People with disabilities or health problems'
Objectives: 4 The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 The advancement of citizenship or community development 4.2 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science 4.3 The provision of recreational facilities, or the organization of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. and 4.4 The promotion of equality and diversity.
Geography
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | June 1, 2026On time | £214,063 | £262,235 | 3 |
| March 31, 2025 | June 28, 2025On time | £381,122 | £217,240 | 3 |
| March 31, 2024 | Dec. 18, 2024On time | £322,365 | £244,457 | 3 |
| March 31, 2023 | June 22, 2023On time | £277,941 | £243,810 | 3 |
| March 31, 2022 | Nov. 3, 2022On time | £183,423 | £200,113 | 3 |
| March 31, 2021 | June 21, 2021 | £249,787 | £163,316 | 3 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.