Is Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library as a registered charity (number 278874) 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 Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library's charity number?

Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library's charity number is 278874. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278874?

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Does Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle 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 Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library?

Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library's website listed in our register data is http://www.exeterjigsawlibrary.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.

What was Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library: Devon - Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library.

Registered charity · No. 278874

Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, recreation.

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What are the key facts about Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £2,424
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £2,100
Registered charity number: 278874
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Exeter
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.exeterjigsawlibrary.org,uk

Quick answer

Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library (number 278874) 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 Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library do?

We loan jigsaw puzzles to people living in the community, particularly to provide recreation for the elderly, less enabled, retired or housebound in Exeter and other areas of Devon but everyone is welcome.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library

Answers Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle 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 Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle 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: 25 September 1980
Previous names on the register: Devon - Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library
Where it says it operates: Devon

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; 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 Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library registered for?

General Charitable PurposesRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library. 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

What should you check before donating to Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library as a registered charity (number 278874) 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 Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library's charity number?: Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library's charity number is 278874. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 278874?: Search 278874 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 Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library do?: We loan jigsaw puzzles to people living in the community, particularly to provide recreation for the elderly, less enabled, retired or housebound in Exeter and other areas of Devon but everyone is welcome.
Does Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle 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 Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library?: Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library's website listed in our register data is http://www.exeterjigsawlibrary.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 Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library?: The register does not record Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library: Devon - Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library.
When was Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library registered as a charity?: Devon and Exeter Jigsaw Puzzle Library was entered on the register on 25 September 1980.

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.