--- title: "Helmsley Community Library — check charity number 1171665 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Helmsley Community Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171665. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Market Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/helmsley-community-library retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:52:55.479Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Helmsley Community Library is a registered charity (number 1171665) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £24,470 (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 Helmsley Community Library? Registered charity number 1171665 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Market Place Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £24,470 ## What does Helmsley Community Library do? Helmsley Community Library provides library services including books, audio books, DVD's and computers based in Helmsley, North Yorkshire. The library also hosts and organises learning activities, workshops and events for the community. ## What causes is Helmsley Community Library registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Helmsley Community Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Helmsley Community 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=helmsley-community-library&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Helmsley Community Library a legitimate charity? Yes. Helmsley Community Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171665) 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 Helmsley Community Library's charity number? Helmsley Community Library's charity number is 1171665. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171665? Search 1171665 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 Helmsley Community Library do? Helmsley Community Library provides library services including books, audio books, DVD's and computers based in Helmsley, North Yorkshire. The library also hosts and organises learning activities, workshops and events for the community. Does Helmsley Community Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Helmsley Community 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 Helmsley Community Library? Helmsley Community Library does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1171665).