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The Gibson Library Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
The Gibson Library Society (number 1084210) 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 Gibson Library Society do?
Formerly Saffron Walden Town Library Society, provides support to The Gibson Library (formerly Saffron Walden Town Library), through a programme of lectures, events,and voluntary work in the Library. The Society manages book selection and oversees conservation of the Library's collection. The Society also provides financial support for special projects, and acts as a consultative body.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Gibson Library Society
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Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The Gibson Library Society 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
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Saffron Walden Town Library Society
Where it says it operates
Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
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Is The Gibson Library Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Gibson Library Society as a registered charity (number 1084210) 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.
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The Gibson Library Society's charity number is 1084210. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Gibson Library Society do?
Formerly Saffron Walden Town Library Society, provides support to The Gibson Library (formerly Saffron Walden Town Library), through a programme of lectures, events,and voluntary work in the Library. The Society manages book selection and oversees conservation of the Library's collection. The Society also provides financial support for special projects, and acts as a consultative body.
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How can I donate to The Gibson Library Society?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Gibson Library Society?
The register records The Gibson Library Society 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.
What was The Gibson Library Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Gibson Library Society: Saffron Walden Town Library Society.
When was The Gibson Library Society registered as a charity?
The Gibson Library Society was entered on the register on 20 December 2000.