--- title: "Friends of Highgate Library Charitable Foundation — check charity number 1161601 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Highgate Library Charitable Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161601. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-highgate-library-charitable-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:07:05.149Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Highgate Library Charitable Foundation is a registered charity (number 1161601) 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 £4,968 (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 Highgate Library Charitable Foundation? Registered charity number 1161601 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,968 Website [www.fohl.org.uk](http://www.fohl.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Highgate Library Charitable Foundation do? To advance the education of the public in Highgate by providing, or assisting in the provision of a public library and associated services including, but not limited to, information and study facilities, educational programmes, courses, classes and lectures. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities at Highgate Library and Highgate Library Civic and Cultural Centre for meetings, classes. ## What causes is Friends of Highgate Library Charitable Foundation registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Highgate Library Charitable Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Highgate Library Charitable Foundation 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-highgate-library-charitable-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fohl.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Highgate Library Charitable Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Highgate Library Charitable Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161601) 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 Highgate Library Charitable Foundation's charity number? Friends of Highgate Library Charitable Foundation's charity number is 1161601. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161601? Search 1161601 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 Highgate Library Charitable Foundation do? To advance the education of the public in Highgate by providing, or assisting in the provision of a public library and associated services including, but not limited to, information and study facilities, educational programmes, courses, classes and lectures. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities at Highgate Library and Highgate Library Civic and Cultural Centre for meetings, classes. Does Friends of Highgate Library Charitable Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Highgate Library Charitable Foundation. 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 Highgate Library Charitable Foundation? Friends of Highgate Library Charitable Foundation's website is http://www.fohl.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/1161601).