--- title: "Friends of Wash Common Library — check charity number 1179703 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Wash Common Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179703. Education/training charity based in Glendale Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-wash-common-library retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:24:01.790Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Wash Common Library is a registered charity (number 1179703) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; recreation. Its latest reported income was £9,423 (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 Wash Common Library? Registered charity number 1179703 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Glendale Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £9,423 Website [www.washcommonlibrary.org.uk](http://www.washcommonlibrary.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Wash Common Library do? The Friends of Wash Common Library was set up in 2017 as a response to the threatened closure of the library by West Berkshire Council. After a campaign lasting nearly two years the Friends, with support from Newbury Town Council, re-opened the library as a Community library. FoWCL fund and manage the library, it Is completely independent of WBLS and is run entirely by volunteers. ## What causes is Friends of Wash Common Library registered for? Education/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Wash Common Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Wash Common 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-wash-common-library&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.washcommonlibrary.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Wash Common Library a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Wash Common Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179703) 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 Wash Common Library's charity number? Friends of Wash Common Library's charity number is 1179703. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179703? Search 1179703 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 Wash Common Library do? The Friends of Wash Common Library was set up in 2017 as a response to the threatened closure of the library by West Berkshire Council. After a campaign lasting nearly two years the Friends, with support from Newbury Town Council, re-opened the library as a Community library. FoWCL fund and manage the library, it Is completely independent of WBLS and is run entirely by volunteers. Does Friends of Wash Common Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Wash Common 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 Wash Common Library? Friends of Wash Common Library's website is http://www.washcommonlibrary.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/1179703).