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The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (number 1161434) 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 Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum do?
- collection and preservation of publications on Belarusian history and culture- preservation of archives and artefacts and development of Belarusian museum - enabling access to Belarusian cultural heritage- maintenance of reference collection for encouragement of Belarusian studies in the UK and abroad- contribution to events promoting Belarus
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum
Answers The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 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 records The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
F Skaryna Library; The Skaryna Library
Where it says it operates
Barnet
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; The General Public/mankind.
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.
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Is The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum as a registered charity (number 1161434) 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 Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum's charity number?
The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum's charity number is 1161434. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum do?
- collection and preservation of publications on Belarusian history and culture- preservation of archives and artefacts and development of Belarusian museum - enabling access to Belarusian cultural heritage- maintenance of reference collection for encouragement of Belarusian studies in the UK and abroad- contribution to events promoting Belarus
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How can I donate to The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum?
The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum's website listed in our register data is http://www.skaryna.org.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 Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum?
The register records The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum's trustees paid?
The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
When was The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum registered as a charity?
The Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum was entered on the register on 27 April 2015.