--- title: "Friends of Cricklewood Library — check charity number 1168381 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Cricklewood Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168381. Education/training charity based in Chronicle Heights. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-cricklewood-library retrieved: 2026-08-24T10:00:02.576Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Cricklewood Library is a registered charity (number 1168381) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £105,799 (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 Cricklewood Library? Registered charity number 1168381 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Chronicle Heights Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £105,799 Website [www.cricklewoodlibrary.org.uk](http://www.cricklewoodlibrary.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Cricklewood Library do? To advance education for the public benefit, in particular, but not exclusively, by providing alending library and reading room and facilities for educational and cultural activities for theresidents of the Cricklewood area of the London Borough of Brent and neighbouring districtsand for persons who work in or have a connection to the area. ## What causes is Friends of Cricklewood Library registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Cricklewood Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Cricklewood 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-cricklewood-library&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cricklewoodlibrary.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Cricklewood Library a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Cricklewood Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168381) 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 Cricklewood Library's charity number? Friends of Cricklewood Library's charity number is 1168381. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168381? Search 1168381 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 Cricklewood Library do? To advance education for the public benefit, in particular, but not exclusively, by providing alending library and reading room and facilities for educational and cultural activities for theresidents of the Cricklewood area of the London Borough of Brent and neighbouring districtsand for persons who work in or have a connection to the area. Does Friends of Cricklewood Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Cricklewood 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 Cricklewood Library? Friends of Cricklewood Library's website is http://www.cricklewoodlibrary.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/1168381).