Is Kids Need Libraries a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kids Need Libraries as a registered charity (number 1214940) 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.

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Kids Need Libraries's charity number is 1214940. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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What does Kids Need Libraries do?

Kids Need Libraries is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes; other charitable purposes. See its official register entry for full details.

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When was Kids Need Libraries registered as a charity?

Kids Need Libraries was entered on the register on 15 September 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1214940CIO

Kids Need Libraries

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Kids Need Libraries is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Kids Need Libraries?

Registered charity number: 1214940
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Charles Clowes Walk
Website: kidsneedlibraries.org

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Kids Need Libraries (number 1214940) 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.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kids Need Libraries

Answers Kids Need Libraries 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 September 2025
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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What causes is Kids Need Libraries registered for?

General Charitable PurposesOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Kids Need Libraries yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kids Need Libraries a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kids Need Libraries as a registered charity (number 1214940) 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 Kids Need Libraries's charity number?: Kids Need Libraries's charity number is 1214940. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1214940?: Search 1214940 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 Kids Need Libraries do?: Kids Need Libraries is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes; other charitable purposes. See its official register entry for full details.
Does Kids Need Libraries have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kids Need Libraries. 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 Kids Need Libraries?: Kids Need Libraries's website listed in our register data is http://kidsneedlibraries.org. 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 Kids Need Libraries registered as a charity?: Kids Need Libraries was entered on the register on 15 September 2025.

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.