Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library (number 237990) 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 the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library do?
The Cranston Library is one of the glories of Reigate's heritage. The trustees conserve the books, maintain routine security and purchase insurance. The main fund-raising event is the annual Cranston Lecture. Free access is arranged for scholarly research and visits from the public. The library participates in the annual Heritage Open Day and other visits are made by arrangement with the trustees.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library
Answers Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, 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 records Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
The Cranston Library
Where it says it operates
Surrey
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
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What causes is Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library registered for?
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Is Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library as a registered charity (number 237990) 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 the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library's charity number?
Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library's charity number is 237990. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 237990?
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What does Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library do?
The Cranston Library is one of the glories of Reigate's heritage. The trustees conserve the books, maintain routine security and purchase insurance. The main fund-raising event is the annual Cranston Lecture. Free access is arranged for scholarly research and visits from the public. The library participates in the annual Heritage Open Day and other visits are made by arrangement with the trustees.
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How can I donate to Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library?
Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library's website listed in our register data is http://cranstonlibraryreigate.com. 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 Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library?
The register records Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library's trustees paid?
Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library registered as a charity?
Charity of the Reverend Andrew Cranston for a Library was entered on the register on 16 November 1964.