Friends of Benson Library (number 1176595) 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 Friends of Benson Library do?
THE CHARITY ENGAGES IN FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONTINUATION OF A LIBRARY SERVICE IN THE VILLAGE OF BENSON, OXFORDSHIRE, IN COOPERATION WITH OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Benson Library
Answers Friends of Benson Library gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 Friends of Benson 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
Friends of Benson Library's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Oxfordshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.
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 Friends of Benson Library registered for?
General Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Benson Library yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Benson Library.
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Is Friends of Benson Library a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Benson Library as a registered charity (number 1176595) 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 Friends of Benson Library's charity number?
Friends of Benson Library's charity number is 1176595. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1176595?
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What does Friends of Benson Library do?
THE CHARITY ENGAGES IN FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONTINUATION OF A LIBRARY SERVICE IN THE VILLAGE OF BENSON, OXFORDSHIRE, IN COOPERATION WITH OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES
Does Friends of Benson Library have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Benson 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 Friends of Benson Library?
Friends of Benson Library's website listed in our register data is http://friendsofbensonlibrary.co.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 Friends of Benson Library?
The register records Friends of Benson 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 Friends of Benson Library's trustees paid?
Friends of Benson Library's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Friends of Benson Library registered as a charity?
Friends of Benson Library was entered on the register on 10 January 2018.