--- title: "Preston Community Library — check charity number 1148971 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Preston Community Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1148971. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 160 Carlton Avenue East,. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/preston-community-library retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:04:50.742Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Preston Community Library is a registered charity (number 1148971) 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. Its latest reported income was £27,768 (year ending 2025-04-01). 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 Preston Community Library? Registered charity number 1148971 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 160 Carlton Avenue East, Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £27,768 Website [prestoncommunitylibrary.org](http://prestoncommunitylibrary.org/) ## What does Preston Community Library do? 1. The donation of books for lending to the public2. The provision of book-cases and shelving and library space for storage of books.3. The provision of both fiction and non fiction books to both children and adults4. The provision of related events and activities for the community ## What causes is Preston Community Library registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Preston Community Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Preston 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=preston-community-library&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://prestoncommunitylibrary.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Preston Community Library a legitimate charity? Yes. Preston Community Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1148971) 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 Preston Community Library's charity number? Preston Community Library's charity number is 1148971. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1148971? Search 1148971 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 Preston Community Library do? 1. The donation of books for lending to the public2. The provision of book-cases and shelving and library space for storage of books.3. The provision of both fiction and non fiction books to both children and adults4. The provision of related events and activities for the community Does Preston Community Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Preston 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 Preston Community Library? Preston Community Library's website is http://prestoncommunitylibrary.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/1148971).