--- title: "Friends of Church Stretton Library — check charity number 1182554 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Church Stretton Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1182554. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-church-stretton-library retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:22:10.170Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Church Stretton Library is a registered charity (number 1182554) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; recreation. Its latest reported income was £16,423 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Church Stretton Library? Registered charity number 1182554 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Church Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £16,423 Website [www.strettonlibraryfriends.org.uk](http://www.strettonlibraryfriends.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Church Stretton Library do? We run activities & events to support lifelong learning, culture or promote health and well being and raise funds to support and enhance the work of the Church Stretton library and information centre. We provide volunteers to support - but not replace - library staff and act as a link between the Church Stretton library service and the wider community. ## What causes is Friends of Church Stretton Library registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Church Stretton Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Church Stretton 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-church-stretton-library&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.strettonlibraryfriends.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Church Stretton Library a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Church Stretton Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1182554) 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 Church Stretton Library's charity number? Friends of Church Stretton Library's charity number is 1182554. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1182554? Search 1182554 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 Church Stretton Library do? We run activities & events to support lifelong learning, culture or promote health and well being and raise funds to support and enhance the work of the Church Stretton library and information centre. We provide volunteers to support - but not replace - library staff and act as a link between the Church Stretton library service and the wider community. Does Friends of Church Stretton Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Church Stretton 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 Church Stretton Library? Friends of Church Stretton Library's website is http://www.strettonlibraryfriends.org.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](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/1182554).