--- title: "Public Central Library — charity 529144 | CharityCompare" description: "Public Central Library (charity 529144). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/public-central-library retrieved: 2026-10-07T20:00:29.480Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 529144 PC # Public Central Library Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Public Central Library is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=529144&subId=0) Work at Public Central Library? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=public-central-library&type=claim&name=Public%20Central%20Library) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Public Central Library? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £0 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £0 Registered charity number 529144 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Westgate House Quick answer Public Central Library (number 529144) 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 Public Central Library do? provision of library facilities in Todmorden for residents and the general public Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Public Central Library Answers Public Central 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”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 22 October 1963 Where it says it operates Calderdale ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space. 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 Public Central Library registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Public Central Library yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Public Central 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Public Central Library? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=public-central-library&type=claim&name=Public%20Central%20Library) ## Frequently asked questions Is Public Central Library a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Public Central Library as a registered charity (number 529144) 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 Public Central Library's charity number? Public Central Library's charity number is 529144. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 529144? Search 529144 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 Public Central Library do? provision of library facilities in Todmorden for residents and the general public Does Public Central Library have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Public Central 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 Public Central Library? Public Central Library does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was Public Central Library registered as a charity? Public Central Library was entered on the register on 22 October 1963. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=529144&subId=0).