--- title: "Voices for Gainsborough Community Library — check charity number 1165302 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Voices for Gainsborough Community Library a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165302. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Clapgate Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/voices-for-gainsborough-community-library retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:59:53.628Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Voices for Gainsborough Community Library is a registered charity (number 1165302) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £28,990 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Voices for Gainsborough Community Library? Registered charity number 1165302 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Clapgate Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £28,990 Website [suffolklibraries.co.uk/about/member-organisations/voices-for-gainsborough-community-library](http://suffolklibraries.co.uk/about/member-organisations/voices-for-gainsborough-community-library) ## What does Voices for Gainsborough Community Library do? Supporting the Gainsborough community through the Gainsborough Community Library. Offering additional activities and events and running the Voices Cafe within the library. ## What causes is Voices for Gainsborough Community Library registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Voices for Gainsborough Community Library yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Voices for Gainsborough Community 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=voices-for-gainsborough-community-library&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://suffolklibraries.co.uk/about/member-organisations/voices-for-gainsborough-community-library) ## Frequently asked questions Is Voices for Gainsborough Community Library a legitimate charity? Yes. Voices for Gainsborough Community Library is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165302) 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 Voices for Gainsborough Community Library's charity number? Voices for Gainsborough Community Library's charity number is 1165302. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165302? Search 1165302 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 Voices for Gainsborough Community Library do? Supporting the Gainsborough community through the Gainsborough Community Library. Offering additional activities and events and running the Voices Cafe within the library. Does Voices for Gainsborough Community Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voices for Gainsborough Community 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 Voices for Gainsborough Community Library? Voices for Gainsborough Community Library's website is http://suffolklibraries.co.uk/about/member-organisations/voices-for-gainsborough-community-library — 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/1165302).