--- title: "Langney Community Library — check charity number 1179763 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Langney Community Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179763. Education/training charity based in Langney Shopping Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/langney-community-library retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:19:08.242Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Langney Community Library is a registered charity (number 1179763) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; economic/community development/employment; recreation. Its latest reported income was £4,221 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Langney Community Library? Registered charity number 1179763 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Langney Shopping Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £4,221 Website [www.langneycommunitylibrary.com](http://www.langneycommunitylibrary.com/) ## What does Langney Community Library do? Operating from within the Langney Shopping Centre in Eastbourne, we are a community-run library for the residents of Langney and surrounding areas providing free membership to those that wish to use the library to borrow books and/or use the library's laptops to e.g. access/send emails and access the Internet. We offer IT support. We offer printing/ photocopying facilities (at competitive rates). ## What causes is Langney Community Library registered for? Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employmentRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Langney Community Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Langney 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=langney-community-library&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.langneycommunitylibrary.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Langney Community Library a legitimate charity? Yes. Langney Community Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179763) 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 Langney Community Library's charity number? Langney Community Library's charity number is 1179763. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179763? Search 1179763 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 Langney Community Library do? Operating from within the Langney Shopping Centre in Eastbourne, we are a community-run library for the residents of Langney and surrounding areas providing free membership to those that wish to use the library to borrow books and/or use the library's laptops to e.g. access/send emails and access the Internet. We offer IT support. We offer printing/ photocopying facilities (at competitive rates). Does Langney Community Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Langney 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 Langney Community Library? Langney Community Library's website is http://www.langneycommunitylibrary.com — 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/1179763).