--- title: "The Friends of Thomas Plume's Library — check charity number 1098311 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Thomas Plume's Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098311. Education/training charity based in Wickham Bishops. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-thomas-plume-s-library retrieved: 2026-08-25T22:09:20.430Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Thomas Plume's Library is a registered charity (number 1098311) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £5,941 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Friends of Thomas Plume's Library? Registered charity number 1098311 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wickham Bishops Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £5,941 ## What does The Friends of Thomas Plume's Library do? The objects of the Friends are to advance the education of the public in Maldon and the surrounding areas by providing support and assistance to Thomas Plume's Library (Registered Charity number 1179957) through activities and projects and in such other ways as the Executive Committee may from time to time determine. ## What causes is The Friends of Thomas Plume's Library registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Thomas Plume's Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Thomas Plume's 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-thomas-plume-s-library&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Thomas Plume's Library a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Thomas Plume's Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098311) 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 Thomas Plume's Library's charity number? The Friends of Thomas Plume's Library's charity number is 1098311. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1098311? Search 1098311 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 Thomas Plume's Library do? The objects of the Friends are to advance the education of the public in Maldon and the surrounding areas by providing support and assistance to Thomas Plume's Library (Registered Charity number 1179957) through activities and projects and in such other ways as the Executive Committee may from time to time determine. Does The Friends of Thomas Plume's Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Thomas Plume's 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 Thomas Plume's Library? The Friends of Thomas Plume's 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/1098311).