Is Borrow It a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Borrow It as a registered charity (number 1216199) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Borrow It's charity number?

Borrow It's charity number is 1216199. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216199?

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Does Borrow It have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Borrow It?

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When was Borrow It registered as a charity?

Borrow It was entered on the register on 15 December 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1216199CIO

Borrow It

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Borrow It is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about Borrow It?

Registered charity number: 1216199
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): 200A Pentonville Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.borrowit.org.uk

Quick answer

Borrow It (number 1216199) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Borrow It do?

Borrow It! is a "library of things". We are a club that lend drills, sanders, jet-washers, sewing machines, blenders, ladders and much more. Borrow It has several collection points in Islington and Welwyn Garden City where you can collect pre-ordered items for a weekly loan. Membership is often free for residents in social housing or at a low monthly costs for other residents

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Borrow It

Answers Borrow It gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Borrow It as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 December 2025
Where it says it operates: Hertfordshire · Camden · City of London · Hackney · Haringey · Islington

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Borrow It registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Borrow It yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Borrow It. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Borrow It a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Borrow It as a registered charity (number 1216199) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Borrow It's charity number?: Borrow It's charity number is 1216199. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1216199?: Search 1216199 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 Borrow It do?: Borrow It! is a "library of things". We are a club that lend drills, sanders, jet-washers, sewing machines, blenders, ladders and much more. Borrow It has several collection points in Islington and Welwyn Garden City where you can collect pre-ordered items for a weekly loan. Membership is often free for residents in social housing or at a low monthly costs for other residents
Does Borrow It have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Borrow It. 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 Borrow It?: Borrow It's website listed in our register data is http://www.borrowit.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Borrow It?: The register does not record Borrow It as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Borrow It registered as a charity?: Borrow It was entered on the register on 15 December 2025.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.