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title: "Library Services Trust — check charity number 287404 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Library Services Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 287404. Education/training charity based in Aldershot. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/library-services-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:36:45.609Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Library Services Trust is a registered charity (number 287404) 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 £5,264 (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 Library Services Trust?

Registered charity number

287404

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Aldershot

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£5,264

Website

[L.S.T](http://l.s.t/)

## What does Library Services Trust do?

Making grants to individuals, groups and organisations who are members of or are associated with the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) to help further their educational and or professional development including attendance at courses, conferences weekend, schools and educational visits at home and overseas and other promotional activities.

## What causes is Library Services Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Library Services Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Library Services Trust 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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[Visit charity website](http://l.s.t/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Library Services Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Library Services Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 287404) 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 Library Services Trust's charity number?

Library Services Trust's charity number is 287404. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 287404?

Search 287404 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 Library Services Trust do?

Making grants to individuals, groups and organisations who are members of or are associated with the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) to help further their educational and or professional development including attendance at courses, conferences weekend, schools and educational visits at home and overseas and other promotional activities.

Does Library Services Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Library Services Trust. 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 Library Services Trust?

Library Services Trust's website is http://L.S.T — 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/287404).