--- title: "Tisbury Reading Room and Library — check charity number 256239 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Tisbury Reading Room and Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 256239. Education/training charity based in High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/tisbury-reading-room-and-library retrieved: 2026-08-28T21:52:51.459Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Tisbury Reading Room and Library is a registered charity (number 256239) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; economic/community development/employment. 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 Tisbury Reading Room and Library? Registered charity number 256239 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location High Street ## What does Tisbury Reading Room and Library do? The Trustees manage Tisbury Reading Room - currently leased to Tisbury Parish Council. The Trustees lease this building, on a repair and maintenence basis, to the council to currently provide an office, information centre and meeting space for the local community. ## What causes is Tisbury Reading Room and Library registered for? Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Tisbury Reading Room and Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tisbury Reading Room and 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=tisbury-reading-room-and-library&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Tisbury Reading Room and Library a legitimate charity? Yes. Tisbury Reading Room and Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 256239) 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 Tisbury Reading Room and Library's charity number? Tisbury Reading Room and Library's charity number is 256239. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 256239? Search 256239 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 Tisbury Reading Room and Library do? The Trustees manage Tisbury Reading Room - currently leased to Tisbury Parish Council. The Trustees lease this building, on a repair and maintenence basis, to the council to currently provide an office, information centre and meeting space for the local community. Does Tisbury Reading Room and Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tisbury Reading Room and 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 Tisbury Reading Room and Library? Tisbury Reading Room and 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/256239).