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title: "The Fitzhugh Library — check charity number 700930 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Fitzhugh Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 700930. Education/training charity based in 1st Floor, 51 Market Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-fitzhugh-library
retrieved: 2026-08-25T14:03:03.660Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Fitzhugh Library is a registered charity (number 700930) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £1,533 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 The Fitzhugh Library?

Registered charity number

700930

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

1st Floor, 51 Market Place

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£1,533

Website

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

## What does The Fitzhugh Library do?

The library collects the printed word and photographs on a wide variety of subjects which are related to the County Palatinate of Durham and the Ecclesiastical Parish of Ronaldkirk. It includes botany to zoology and mining to religion to architecture. It is a serious research facility used and available to everybody.

## What causes is The Fitzhugh Library registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Fitzhugh Library yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Fitzhugh 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Fitzhugh Library a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Fitzhugh Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 700930) 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 The Fitzhugh Library's charity number?

The Fitzhugh Library's charity number is 700930. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 700930?

Search 700930 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 The Fitzhugh Library do?

The library collects the printed word and photographs on a wide variety of subjects which are related to the County Palatinate of Durham and the Ecclesiastical Parish of Ronaldkirk. It includes botany to zoology and mining to religion to architecture. It is a serious research facility used and available to everybody.

Does The Fitzhugh Library have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Fitzhugh 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 The Fitzhugh Library?

The Fitzhugh Library's website is http://www.thefitzhughlibray.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/700930).