Is Friends of Goring Library a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Goring Library as a registered charity (number 1218848) 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 Goring Library's charity number?

Friends of Goring Library's charity number is 1218848. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1218848?

Search 1218848 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.

Does Friends of Goring Library have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Goring 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 Goring Library?

Friends of Goring Library's website listed in our register data is http://www.fogl_oxon.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.

When was Friends of Goring Library registered as a charity?

Friends of Goring Library was entered on the register on 13 July 2026.

Registered charity · No. 1218848CIO

Friends of Goring Library

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of Goring Library is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Goring Library?

Registered charity number: 1218848
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Goring Library
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.fogl_oxon.co.uk

Quick answer

Friends of Goring Library (number 1218848) 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 Goring Library do?

The charity advances education for the public benefit by maintaining and operating a library in Goring and the surrounding area by continuing, promoting, supporting, assisting and improving Goring Library.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers Friends of Goring 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 records Friends of Goring 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 July 2026
Also known as: Fogl
Where it says it operates: Oxfordshire

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 Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Goring Library registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Goring Library yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Goring 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 Friends of Goring Library?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Goring Library a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Goring Library as a registered charity (number 1218848) 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 Goring Library's charity number?: Friends of Goring Library's charity number is 1218848. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1218848?: Search 1218848 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 Goring Library do?: The charity advances education for the public benefit by maintaining and operating a library in Goring and the surrounding area by continuing, promoting, supporting, assisting and improving Goring Library.
Does Friends of Goring Library have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Goring 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 Goring Library?: Friends of Goring Library's website listed in our register data is http://www.fogl_oxon.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 Goring Library?: The register records Friends of Goring 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.
When was Friends of Goring Library registered as a charity?: Friends of Goring Library was entered on the register on 13 July 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.