Is Friends of Clifton Centre and Library a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Clifton Centre and Library as a registered charity (number 1218283) 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 Clifton Centre and Library's charity number?

Friends of Clifton Centre and Library's charity number is 1218283. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1218283?

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Does Friends of Clifton Centre and Library have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Friends of Clifton Centre and Library?

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Registered charity · No. 1218283CIO

Friends of Clifton Centre and Library

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of Clifton Centre and Library is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Clifton Centre and Library?

Registered charity number: 1218283
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): 13 Princess Victoria Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: foccal.com

Quick answer

Friends of Clifton Centre and Library (number 1218283) 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 Clifton Centre and Library do?

To advance the education of the general public by the promotion, support, assistance and improvement of Clifton Library and its building and the Library Service in general. To promote the range of activities carried out by the Friends of Clifton Centre and Library.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Clifton Centre and Library

Answers Friends of Clifton Centre and 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 Friends of Clifton Centre and 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: 2 June 2026
Also known as: Foccal
Where it says it operates: Bristol City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; 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 Friends of Clifton Centre and Library registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Clifton Centre and Library yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Clifton Centre and 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Clifton Centre and Library a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Clifton Centre and Library as a registered charity (number 1218283) 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 Clifton Centre and Library's charity number?: Friends of Clifton Centre and Library's charity number is 1218283. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1218283?: Search 1218283 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 Friends of Clifton Centre and Library do?: To advance the education of the general public by the promotion, support, assistance and improvement of Clifton Library and its building and the Library Service in general. To promote the range of activities carried out by the Friends of Clifton Centre and Library.
Does Friends of Clifton Centre and Library have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Clifton Centre and 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 Clifton Centre and Library?: Friends of Clifton Centre and Library's website listed in our register data is http://foccal.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 Friends of Clifton Centre and Library?: The register does not record Friends of Clifton Centre and Library as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Friends of Clifton Centre and Library registered as a charity?: Friends of Clifton Centre and Library was entered on the register on 2 June 2026.

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.