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Registered charity · No. 1186243CIOSt. Barnabas Terrace

Plymouth Proprietary Library Association

Plymouth Proprietary Library Association is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in St. Barnabas Terrace.

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Plymouth Proprietary Library Association is a registered charity (number 1186243) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £27,871 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Plymouth Proprietary Library Association?

Registered charity number
1186243
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
St. Barnabas Terrace
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£27,871

What does Plymouth Proprietary Library Association do?

THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A LIBRARY FOR PROMOTING THE STUDY AND KNOWLEDGE OF LITERATURE AND ALL ARTISTIC AND SCIENTIFIC SUBJECTS WITH THE OBJECT OF ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THEPUBLIC PARTICULARLY WITHIN THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH AND THE COUNTIES OF DEVON AND CORNWALL

What causes is Plymouth Proprietary Library Association registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Plymouth Proprietary Library Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Plymouth Proprietary Library Association 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Plymouth Proprietary Library Association a legitimate charity?
Yes. Plymouth Proprietary Library Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186243) 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 Plymouth Proprietary Library Association's charity number?
Plymouth Proprietary Library Association's charity number is 1186243. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1186243?
Search 1186243 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 Plymouth Proprietary Library Association do?
THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A LIBRARY FOR PROMOTING THE STUDY AND KNOWLEDGE OF LITERATURE AND ALL ARTISTIC AND SCIENTIFIC SUBJECTS WITH THE OBJECT OF ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THEPUBLIC PARTICULARLY WITHIN THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH AND THE COUNTIES OF DEVON AND CORNWALL
Does Plymouth Proprietary Library Association have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Plymouth Proprietary Library Association. 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 Plymouth Proprietary Library Association?
Plymouth Proprietary Library Association's website is http://www.theppl.org.uk — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.