--- title: "Friends of Clifton Centre and Library — check charity number 1218283 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Clifton Centre and Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1218283. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 13 Princess Victoria Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-clifton-centre-and-library retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:17:31.040Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Clifton Centre and Library is a registered charity (number 1218283) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Clifton Centre and Library? Registered charity number 1218283 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 13 Princess Victoria Street Website [foccal.com](http://foccal.com/) ## What does Friends of Clifton Centre and Library do? To advance the education of the general public by the promotion, support, assistance and improvement of Clifton Library and its building and the Library Service in general. To promote the range of activities carried out by the Friends of Clifton Centre and Library. ## What causes is Friends of Clifton Centre and Library registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Clifton Centre and Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Clifton Centre and 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-clifton-centre-and-library&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://foccal.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Clifton Centre and Library a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Clifton Centre and Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1218283) 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 Clifton Centre and Library's charity number? Friends of Clifton Centre and Library's charity number is 1218283. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1218283? Search 1218283 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 Clifton Centre and Library do? To advance the education of the general public by the promotion, support, assistance and improvement of Clifton Library and its building and the Library Service in general. To promote the range of activities carried out by the Friends of Clifton Centre and Library. Does Friends of Clifton Centre and Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Clifton Centre and 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 Clifton Centre and Library? Friends of Clifton Centre and Library's website is http://foccal.com — 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/1218283).