--- title: "The Village Bookshop — check charity number 1149292 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Village Bookshop a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1149292. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 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-village-bookshop retrieved: 2026-08-28T13:30:21.371Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Village Bookshop is a registered charity (number 1149292) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £8,246 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Village Bookshop? Registered charity number 1149292 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 51 Market Place Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £8,246 Website [www.villagebookshop.co.uk](http://www.villagebookshop.co.uk/) ## What does The Village Bookshop do? Selling new and secondhand books and gifts and using the profits for the running of the charity and to give grants to local organisations. ## What causes is The Village Bookshop registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Village Bookshop yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Village Bookshop 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-village-bookshop&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.villagebookshop.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Village Bookshop a legitimate charity? Yes. The Village Bookshop is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1149292) 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 Village Bookshop's charity number? The Village Bookshop's charity number is 1149292. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1149292? Search 1149292 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 Village Bookshop do? Selling new and secondhand books and gifts and using the profits for the running of the charity and to give grants to local organisations. Does The Village Bookshop have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Village Bookshop. 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 Village Bookshop? The Village Bookshop's website is http://www.villagebookshop.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/1149292).