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Registered charity · No. 1176595CIOCastle Square

Friends of Benson Library

Friends of Benson Library is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, based in Castle Square.

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Friends of Benson Library is a registered charity (number 1176595) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £9,126 (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 Benson Library?

Registered charity number
1176595
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Castle Square
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£9,126

What does Friends of Benson Library do?

THE CHARITY ENGAGES IN FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONTINUATION OF A LIBRARY SERVICE IN THE VILLAGE OF BENSON, OXFORDSHIRE, IN COOPERATION WITH OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES

What causes is Friends of Benson Library registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Benson Library yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Benson 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Benson Library a legitimate charity?
Yes. Friends of Benson Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176595) 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 Benson Library's charity number?
Friends of Benson Library's charity number is 1176595. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1176595?
Search 1176595 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 Benson Library do?
THE CHARITY ENGAGES IN FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONTINUATION OF A LIBRARY SERVICE IN THE VILLAGE OF BENSON, OXFORDSHIRE, IN COOPERATION WITH OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES
Does Friends of Benson Library have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Benson 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 Benson Library?
Friends of Benson Library's website is http://friendsofbensonlibrary.co.uk — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.