The Friends of Kennington Library
The Friends of Kennington Library is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Kennington.
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What are the key facts about The Friends of Kennington Library?
- Registered charity number
- 1179939
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- Kennington
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £7,089
What does The Friends of Kennington Library do?
To provide financial support to and promote the services of Oxfordshire County Council Community Library's branch in Kennington, Oxford and to provide volunteers to assist library staff during opening hours . The charity holds regular free events for young children in the library and promotes readership more generally, including talks given by authors. It also arranges local fundraising events.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Friends of Kennington Library a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Friends of Kennington Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179939) 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 Friends of Kennington Library's charity number?
- The Friends of Kennington Library's charity number is 1179939. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1179939?
- Search 1179939 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 Friends of Kennington Library do?
- To provide financial support to and promote the services of Oxfordshire County Council Community Library's branch in Kennington, Oxford and to provide volunteers to assist library staff during opening hours . The charity holds regular free events for young children in the library and promotes readership more generally, including talks given by authors. It also arranges local fundraising events.
- Does The Friends of Kennington Library have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Kennington 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 Friends of Kennington Library?
- The Friends of Kennington Library's website is http://www.friendsofkenningtonlibrary.org.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.