--- title: "Whickham Volunteer Library Association — check charity number 1178050 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Whickham Volunteer Library Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178050. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Whickham Library. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/whickham-volunteer-library-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:57:48.516Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Whickham Volunteer Library Association is a registered charity (number 1178050) 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 £62,023 (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 Whickham Volunteer Library Association? Registered charity number 1178050 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Whickham Library Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £62,023 Website [whickhamlibrary.co.uk](http://whickhamlibrary.co.uk/) ## What does Whickham Volunteer Library Association do? We operate a volunteer library at the heart of our local community. ## What causes is Whickham Volunteer Library Association registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Whickham Volunteer Library Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Whickham Volunteer Library Association 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=whickham-volunteer-library-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://whickhamlibrary.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Whickham Volunteer Library Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Whickham Volunteer Library Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178050) 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 Whickham Volunteer Library Association's charity number? Whickham Volunteer Library Association's charity number is 1178050. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178050? Search 1178050 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 Whickham Volunteer Library Association do? We operate a volunteer library at the heart of our local community. Does Whickham Volunteer Library Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whickham Volunteer Library Association. 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 Whickham Volunteer Library Association? Whickham Volunteer Library Association's website is http://whickhamlibrary.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/1178050).