Is The Fitzhugh Library a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Fitzhugh Library as a registered charity (number 700930) 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 The Fitzhugh Library's charity number?

The Fitzhugh Library's charity number is 700930. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 700930?

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Does The Fitzhugh Library have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Fitzhugh 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 The Fitzhugh Library?

The Fitzhugh Library's website listed in our register data is http://www.thefitzhughlibray.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.

What was The Fitzhugh Library previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Fitzhugh Library: Fitzhugh Library.

When was The Fitzhugh Library registered as a charity?

The Fitzhugh Library was entered on the register on 8 December 1988.

Registered charity · No. 700930

The Fitzhugh Library

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Fitzhugh Library is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about The Fitzhugh Library?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £1,533
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £3,649
Registered charity number: 700930
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 1st Floor, 51 Market Place
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.thefitzhughlibray.co.uk

Quick answer

The Fitzhugh Library (number 700930) 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 The Fitzhugh Library do?

The library collects the printed word and photographs on a wide variety of subjects which are related to the County Palatinate of Durham and the Ecclesiastical Parish of Ronaldkirk. It includes botany to zoology and mining to religion to architecture. It is a serious research facility used and available to everybody.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Fitzhugh Library

Answers The Fitzhugh 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 does not record The Fitzhugh Library as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 December 1988
Previous names on the register: Fitzhugh Library
Where it says it operates: Durham

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; 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 The Fitzhugh Library registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Fitzhugh Library yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Fitzhugh 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 The Fitzhugh Library?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Fitzhugh Library a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Fitzhugh Library as a registered charity (number 700930) 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 The Fitzhugh Library's charity number?: The Fitzhugh Library's charity number is 700930. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 700930?: Search 700930 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 The Fitzhugh Library do?: The library collects the printed word and photographs on a wide variety of subjects which are related to the County Palatinate of Durham and the Ecclesiastical Parish of Ronaldkirk. It includes botany to zoology and mining to religion to architecture. It is a serious research facility used and available to everybody.
Does The Fitzhugh Library have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Fitzhugh 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 The Fitzhugh Library?: The Fitzhugh Library's website listed in our register data is http://www.thefitzhughlibray.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 The Fitzhugh Library?: The register does not record The Fitzhugh Library as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was The Fitzhugh Library previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The Fitzhugh Library: Fitzhugh Library.
When was The Fitzhugh Library registered as a charity?: The Fitzhugh Library was entered on the register on 8 December 1988.

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.