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title: "Society for the Preservation of Rare Books — check charity number 1179983 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Society for the Preservation of Rare Books a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179983. Education/training charity based in c/o Geri della Rocca de Candal. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/society-for-the-preservation-of-rare-books
retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:36:59.816Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Society for the Preservation of Rare Books is a registered charity (number 1179983) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £900 (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 Society for the Preservation of Rare Books?

Registered charity number

1179983

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

c/o Geri della Rocca de Candal

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£900

Website

[www.sprb.co.uk](http://www.sprb.co.uk/)

## What does Society for the Preservation of Rare Books do?

Supporting book preservation societies across the UK with guidance, funding and general support.

## What causes is Society for the Preservation of Rare Books registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Society for the Preservation of Rare Books yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Society for the Preservation of Rare Books 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 Society for the Preservation of Rare Books a legitimate charity?

Yes. Society for the Preservation of Rare Books is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179983) 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 Society for the Preservation of Rare Books's charity number?

Society for the Preservation of Rare Books's charity number is 1179983. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179983?

Search 1179983 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 Society for the Preservation of Rare Books do?

Supporting book preservation societies across the UK with guidance, funding and general support.

Does Society for the Preservation of Rare Books have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Society for the Preservation of Rare Books. 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 Society for the Preservation of Rare Books?

Society for the Preservation of Rare Books's website is http://www.sprb.co.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](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/1179983).