--- title: "The Friends of Pontesbury Library — check charity number 1176789 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Pontesbury Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176789. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hall Bank. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-pontesbury-library retrieved: 2026-08-25T18:35:26.881Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Pontesbury Library is a registered charity (number 1176789) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; recreation. Its latest reported income was £6,169 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Friends of Pontesbury Library? Registered charity number 1176789 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hall Bank Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £6,169 Website [www.pontesburylibrary.co.uk](http://www.pontesburylibrary.co.uk/) ## What does The Friends of Pontesbury Library do? THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ('THE OBJECTS') ARE:(1) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN PONTESBURY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY SUPPORTING THE PROVISION OF A COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTRE.See the Charity's objects ## What causes is The Friends of Pontesbury Library registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Pontesbury Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Pontesbury 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=the-friends-of-pontesbury-library&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pontesburylibrary.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Pontesbury Library a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Pontesbury Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176789) 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 Pontesbury Library's charity number? The Friends of Pontesbury Library's charity number is 1176789. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176789? Search 1176789 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 Pontesbury Library do? THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ('THE OBJECTS') ARE:(1) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN PONTESBURY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY SUPPORTING THE PROVISION OF A COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTRE.See the Charity's objects Does The Friends of Pontesbury Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Pontesbury 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 Pontesbury Library? The Friends of Pontesbury Library's website is http://www.pontesburylibrary.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/1176789).