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title: "Friends of Marsden Library — check charity number 1168781 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of Marsden Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168781. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Mechanics Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-marsden-library
retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:07:51.221Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of Marsden Library is a registered charity (number 1168781) 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. Its latest reported income was £8,924 (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 Marsden Library?

Registered charity number

1168781

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Mechanics Hall

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£8,924

Website

[friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk](http://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.org.uk/)

## What does Friends of Marsden Library do?

To support the continuation of a public library service in Marsden for the benefit of the residents of Marsden and the surrounding area

## What causes is Friends of Marsden Library registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Marsden 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Marsden Library a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of Marsden Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168781) 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 Marsden Library's charity number?

Friends of Marsden Library's charity number is 1168781. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1168781?

Search 1168781 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 Marsden Library do?

To support the continuation of a public library service in Marsden for the benefit of the residents of Marsden and the surrounding area

Does Friends of Marsden Library have reviews and complaints?

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

Friends of Marsden Library's website is http://friendsofmarsdenlibrary.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/1168781).