--- title: "Friends of Watlington Library — check charity number 1072468 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Watlington Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1072468. Education/training charity based in 35 High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-watlington-library retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:24:48.264Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Watlington Library is a registered charity (number 1072468) 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 £11,215 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Watlington Library? Registered charity number 1072468 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 35 High Street Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £11,215 Website [friendsofwatlingtonlibrary.org](http://friendsofwatlingtonlibrary.org/) ## What does Friends of Watlington Library do? To promote the use of Library & supporting Librarians by:-1. Develop co-operation between Library & Community.2. Facilitate communication between local people, Library & County.3. Encourage young people to use Library.4. Recruit & help organise volunteers for specific purposes.5. Fund raising & sponsorship .6. Helping to safeguard the future of Library & develop innovations. ## What causes is Friends of Watlington Library registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Watlington Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Watlington 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-watlington-library&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://friendsofwatlingtonlibrary.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Watlington Library a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Watlington Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1072468) 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 Watlington Library's charity number? Friends of Watlington Library's charity number is 1072468. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1072468? Search 1072468 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 Watlington Library do? To promote the use of Library & supporting Librarians by:-1. Develop co-operation between Library & Community.2. Facilitate communication between local people, Library & County.3. Encourage young people to use Library.4. Recruit & help organise volunteers for specific purposes.5. Fund raising & sponsorship .6. Helping to safeguard the future of Library & develop innovations. Does Friends of Watlington Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Watlington 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 Watlington Library? Friends of Watlington Library's website is http://friendsofwatlingtonlibrary.org — 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/1072468).