--- title: "Friends of Adlington Library — check charity number 1172039 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Adlington Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172039. Education/training charity based in Anderton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-adlington-library retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:14:25.406Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Adlington Library is a registered charity (number 1172039) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £10,651 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Friends of Adlington Library? Registered charity number 1172039 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Anderton Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £10,651 Website [sites.google.com/site/friendsofadlingtonlibrary](https://sites.google.com/site/friendsofadlingtonlibrary) ## What does Friends of Adlington Library do? Friends of Adlington Library aims to provide equipment for use by the public in the library. It provides entertaining and educational events in the library for the residents of Adlington and all the surrounding area. These events include talks, courses, evening events, and children's events. FoAL also assists the library's staff with organising and advertising their events. ## What causes is Friends of Adlington Library registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Adlington Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Adlington Library 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-adlington-library&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://sites.google.com/site/friendsofadlingtonlibrary) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Adlington Library a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Adlington Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172039) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Friends of Adlington Library's charity number? Friends of Adlington Library's charity number is 1172039. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172039? Search 1172039 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Friends of Adlington Library do? Friends of Adlington Library aims to provide equipment for use by the public in the library. It provides entertaining and educational events in the library for the residents of Adlington and all the surrounding area. These events include talks, courses, evening events, and children's events. FoAL also assists the library's staff with organising and advertising their events. Does Friends of Adlington Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Adlington Library. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Friends of Adlington Library? Friends of Adlington Library's website is https://sites.google.com/site/friendsofadlingtonlibrary — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1172039).