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title: "Kids Need Libraries — check charity number 1214940 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Kids Need Libraries a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1214940. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Charles Clowes Walk. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kids-need-libraries
retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:58:15.516Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Kids Need Libraries is a registered charity (number 1214940) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; other charitable purposes. 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 Kids Need Libraries?

Registered charity number

1214940

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Charles Clowes Walk

Website

[kidsneedlibraries.org](http://kidsneedlibraries.org/)

## What causes is Kids Need Libraries registered for?

General Charitable PurposesOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kids Need Libraries yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kids Need Libraries 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Kids Need Libraries a legitimate charity?

Yes. Kids Need Libraries is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1214940) 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 Kids Need Libraries's charity number?

Kids Need Libraries's charity number is 1214940. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1214940?

Search 1214940 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 Kids Need Libraries do?

Kids Need Libraries is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes; other charitable purposes. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Kids Need Libraries have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kids Need Libraries. 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 Kids Need Libraries?

Kids Need Libraries's website is http://kidsneedlibraries.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/1214940).