Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Sandwell Libraries Federation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Sandwell Libraries Federation (number 1182249) 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 Sandwell Libraries Federation do?
The Charity promotes educational, informational and recreational activities throughout Sandwell Communities, in addition to those provided by the statutory authorities, to increase social well being, social justice and to reduce social isolation. Creative activities are organised or facilitated by volunteers with children and families, some during school holidays, using libraries as hubs.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sandwell Libraries Federation
Answers Sandwell Libraries Federation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 Sandwell Libraries Federation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Sandwell Libraries Federation's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Federation of Friends of Sandwell Libraries
Where it says it operates
Sandwell
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 Sandwell Libraries Federation registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is Sandwell Libraries Federation a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Sandwell Libraries Federation as a registered charity (number 1182249) 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 Sandwell Libraries Federation's charity number?
Sandwell Libraries Federation's charity number is 1182249. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1182249?
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What does Sandwell Libraries Federation do?
The Charity promotes educational, informational and recreational activities throughout Sandwell Communities, in addition to those provided by the statutory authorities, to increase social well being, social justice and to reduce social isolation. Creative activities are organised or facilitated by volunteers with children and families, some during school holidays, using libraries as hubs.
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How can I donate to Sandwell Libraries Federation?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Sandwell Libraries Federation?
The register does not record Sandwell Libraries Federation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Sandwell Libraries Federation's trustees paid?
Sandwell Libraries Federation's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Sandwell Libraries Federation registered as a charity?
Sandwell Libraries Federation was entered on the register on 28 February 2019.