--- title: "Friends of Rock Road Library — check charity number 1166498 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Rock Road Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166498. Education/training charity based in Cambridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-rock-road-library retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:17:39.051Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Rock Road Library is a registered charity (number 1166498) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £6,388 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Rock Road Library? Registered charity number 1166498 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Cambridge Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £6,388 Website [friendsofrockroadlibrary.wordpress.com](https://friendsofrockroadlibrary.wordpress.com/) ## What does Friends of Rock Road Library do? The object of the charity is the advancement of education for the public benefit in the area served by Rock Road Library, in particular but not exclusively by: (a) supporting and promoting library services (b) facilitating educational, cultural and community courses, events and exhibitions in both the library and its garden (c) fostering links to educational, cultural and community organisations. ## What causes is Friends of Rock Road Library registered for? Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Rock Road Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Rock Road 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-rock-road-library&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://friendsofrockroadlibrary.wordpress.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Rock Road Library a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Rock Road Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166498) 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 Rock Road Library's charity number? Friends of Rock Road Library's charity number is 1166498. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166498? Search 1166498 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 Rock Road Library do? The object of the charity is the advancement of education for the public benefit in the area served by Rock Road Library, in particular but not exclusively by: (a) supporting and promoting library services (b) facilitating educational, cultural and community courses, events and exhibitions in both the library and its garden (c) fostering links to educational, cultural and community organisations. Does Friends of Rock Road Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Rock Road 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 Rock Road Library? Friends of Rock Road Library's website is https://friendsofrockroadlibrary.wordpress.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/1166498).