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title: "Friends of Ipswich County Library — check charity number 1165946 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of Ipswich County Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165946. Education/training charity based in Northgate Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-ipswich-county-library
retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:03:14.748Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of Ipswich County Library is a registered charity (number 1165946) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £1,787 (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 Ipswich County Library?

Registered charity number

1165946

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Northgate Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£1,787

Website

[www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/visit/locations-and-times/ipswich-county-library](http://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/visit/locations-and-times/ipswich-county-library)

## What does Friends of Ipswich County Library do?

To provide support and to enhance the service offered by Ipswich County Library by fundraising and volunteering at events and activities.

## What causes is Friends of Ipswich County Library registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Ipswich County Library yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Ipswich County 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Ipswich County Library a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of Ipswich County Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165946) 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 Ipswich County Library's charity number?

Friends of Ipswich County Library's charity number is 1165946. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1165946?

Search 1165946 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 Ipswich County Library do?

To provide support and to enhance the service offered by Ipswich County Library by fundraising and volunteering at events and activities.

Does Friends of Ipswich County Library have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Ipswich County 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 Ipswich County Library?

Friends of Ipswich County Library's website is http://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/visit/locations-and-times/ipswich-county-library — 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/1165946).