--- title: "Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute — check charity number 237674 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 237674. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Blencarn. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kirkland-and-blencarn-reading-room-and-institute retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:07:23.161Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute is a registered charity (number 237674) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £6,970 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute? Registered charity number 237674 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Blencarn Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £6,970 ## What does Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute do? Serving the local commummity and educational needs of the community. ## What causes is Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute 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=kirkland-and-blencarn-reading-room-and-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 237674) 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 Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute's charity number? Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute's charity number is 237674. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 237674? Search 237674 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 Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute do? Serving the local commummity and educational needs of the community. Does Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute. 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 Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute? Kirkland and Blencarn Reading Room and Institute 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/237674).