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title: "Sileby Community Library — check charity number 1164002 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sileby Community Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1164002. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cossington Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sileby-community-library
retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:00:11.047Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sileby Community Library is a registered charity (number 1164002) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £3,878 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Sileby Community Library?

Registered charity number

1164002

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Cossington Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£3,878

Website

[www.silebylibrary.org](http://www.silebylibrary.org/)

## What does Sileby Community Library do?

TO PROMOTE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS OF SILEBY AND SURROUNDING AREA, THE PROVISION OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR RECREATION AND/OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES, BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.

## What causes is Sileby Community Library registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sileby Community Library yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sileby 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Sileby Community Library a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sileby Community Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1164002) 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 Sileby Community Library's charity number?

Sileby Community Library's charity number is 1164002. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1164002?

Search 1164002 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 Sileby Community Library do?

TO PROMOTE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS OF SILEBY AND SURROUNDING AREA, THE PROVISION OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR RECREATION AND/OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES, BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.

Does Sileby Community Library have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sileby 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 Sileby Community Library?

Sileby Community Library's website is http://www.silebylibrary.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/1164002).