Is Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library as a registered charity (number 309950) 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.

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Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library's charity number is 309950. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 309950

Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport.

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What are the key facts about Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,700
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £23,276
Registered charity number: 309950
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bruton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library (number 309950) 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 Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library do?

OVERSEEING THE MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF THE WARD LIBRARY

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library

Answers Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library 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 Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 June 1964
Where it says it operates: Somerset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

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 Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library as a registered charity (number 309950) 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 Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library's charity number?: Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library's charity number is 309950. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 309950?: Search 309950 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 Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library do?: OVERSEEING THE MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF THE WARD LIBRARY
Does Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public 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 Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library?: Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library?: The register does not record Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library registered as a charity?: Charity of Frances Jane Ward the Public Library was entered on the register on 17 June 1964.

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.