--- title: "Sowter Clerical Library — check charity number 1075564 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sowter Clerical Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1075564. Education/training charity based in 99 Crane Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sowter-clerical-library retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:08:07.593Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sowter Clerical Library is a registered charity (number 1075564) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £1,645 (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 Sowter Clerical Library? Registered charity number 1075564 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 99 Crane Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,645 ## What does Sowter Clerical Library do? The charity gives an annual grant to Sarum College, which now houses the books which formed the Sowter Clerical Library when it was ran as a separate entity. ## What causes is Sowter Clerical Library registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sowter Clerical Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sowter Clerical 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=sowter-clerical-library&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sowter Clerical Library a legitimate charity? Yes. Sowter Clerical Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1075564) 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 Sowter Clerical Library's charity number? Sowter Clerical Library's charity number is 1075564. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1075564? Search 1075564 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 Sowter Clerical Library do? The charity gives an annual grant to Sarum College, which now houses the books which formed the Sowter Clerical Library when it was ran as a separate entity. Does Sowter Clerical Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sowter Clerical 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 Sowter Clerical Library? Sowter Clerical Library does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1075564).