--- title: "Friends of the Women's Library — check charity number 277165 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Women's Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 277165. Education/training charity based in 275 New North Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-women-s-library retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:26:08.721Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Women's Library is a registered charity (number 277165) 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. Its latest reported income was £10,355 (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 the Women's Library? Registered charity number 277165 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 275 New North Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £10,355 Website [friendsofthewomenslibrary.org.uk](http://friendsofthewomenslibrary.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of the Women's Library do? Fundraising activities in support of The Women's Library; attracting Friends by means of social activities. ## What causes is Friends of the Women's Library registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Women's Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Women's 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-the-women-s-library&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://friendsofthewomenslibrary.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Women's Library a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Women's Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 277165) 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 the Women's Library's charity number? Friends of the Women's Library's charity number is 277165. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 277165? Search 277165 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 the Women's Library do? Fundraising activities in support of The Women's Library; attracting Friends by means of social activities. Does Friends of the Women's Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Women's 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 the Women's Library? Friends of the Women's Library's website is http://friendsofthewomenslibrary.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/277165).