--- title: "The Saffron Walden Public Library — check charity number 310665 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Saffron Walden Public Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 310665. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Saffron Walden Library. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-saffron-walden-public-library retrieved: 2026-08-28T02:41:20.149Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Saffron Walden Public Library is a registered charity (number 310665) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £22,070 (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 Saffron Walden Public Library? Registered charity number 310665 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Saffron Walden Library Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £22,070 ## What does The Saffron Walden Public Library do? Income of the Trust to be used for: i) the expenses of administrationii) the maintenance and improvement of the libraryiii) provision of the library facilities over and above those under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 ## What causes is The Saffron Walden Public Library registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Saffron Walden Public Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Saffron Walden Public 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-saffron-walden-public-library&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Saffron Walden Public Library a legitimate charity? Yes. The Saffron Walden Public Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 310665) 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 Saffron Walden Public Library's charity number? The Saffron Walden Public Library's charity number is 310665. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 310665? Search 310665 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 Saffron Walden Public Library do? Income of the Trust to be used for: i) the expenses of administrationii) the maintenance and improvement of the libraryiii) provision of the library facilities over and above those under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 Does The Saffron Walden Public Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Saffron Walden Public 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 Saffron Walden Public Library? The Saffron Walden Public 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/310665).