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title: "African Hospital Libraries — check charity number 1170968 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is African Hospital Libraries a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170968. Education/training charity based in Marston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/african-hospital-libraries
retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:27:57.746Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

African Hospital Libraries is a registered charity (number 1170968) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £12,516 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 African Hospital Libraries?

Registered charity number

1170968

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Marston

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£12,516

Website

[www.africanhospitallibraries.org](http://www.africanhospitallibraries.org/)

## What does African Hospital Libraries do?

African Hospital Libraries sets up and supports health information library services in Sierra Leone. We select and ship high quality and context-relevant books and educational resources. We implement a standard system of library membership and borrowing. The libraries are free to join. We employ local library staff to manage the services. We work in partnership with local stakeholders.

## What causes is African Hospital Libraries registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for African Hospital Libraries yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. African Hospital Libraries 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is African Hospital Libraries a legitimate charity?

Yes. African Hospital Libraries is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170968) 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 African Hospital Libraries's charity number?

African Hospital Libraries's charity number is 1170968. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1170968?

Search 1170968 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 African Hospital Libraries do?

African Hospital Libraries sets up and supports health information library services in Sierra Leone. We select and ship high quality and context-relevant books and educational resources. We implement a standard system of library membership and borrowing. The libraries are free to join. We employ local library staff to manage the services. We work in partnership with local stakeholders.

Does African Hospital Libraries have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African Hospital Libraries. 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 African Hospital Libraries?

African Hospital Libraries's website is http://www.africanhospitallibraries.org — 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/1170968).