--- title: "Sandwell Libraries Federation — charity 1182249 | CharityCompare" description: "Sandwell Libraries Federation (charity 1182249): income £357 (2025). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sandwell-libraries-federation retrieved: 2026-10-06T22:48:20.097Z 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. 1182249CIO SL # Sandwell Libraries Federation 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://n.a./) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1182249&subId=0) Work at Sandwell Libraries Federation? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sandwell-libraries-federation&type=claim&name=Sandwell%20Libraries%20Federation) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Sandwell Libraries Federation? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £357 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £84 Registered charity number 1182249 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) Oldbury Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [N.A.](http://n.a./) Quick answer 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 28 February 2019 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sandwell Libraries Federation yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sandwell Libraries Federation. 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 Sandwell Libraries Federation? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sandwell-libraries-federation&type=claim&name=Sandwell%20Libraries%20Federation) [Visit charity website](http://n.a./) ## Frequently asked questions 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? Search 1182249 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 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. Does Sandwell Libraries Federation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sandwell Libraries Federation. 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 Sandwell Libraries Federation? Sandwell Libraries Federation's website listed in our register data is http://N.A.. 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 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. 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=1182249&subId=0).