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Registered charity · No. 270209

The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library

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The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library?

Reported income · year ending 2025-01-31
£13,448
Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-31
£13,101
Registered charity number
270209
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded
Website
www.sandsfilms.co.uk/rotherhithe-picture-research-library.html

Quick answer

The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library (number 270209) 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 Rotherhithe Picture Research Library do?

FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING AND OPERATING A PICTURE RESEARCH LIBRARY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY RESEARCH OR VISUAL OR AUDIO AIDS IN THE DECORATIVE ARTS, ARTS, MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY AND FOR THE APPRECIATION OF SUCH MATTERS AMONGST THE PUBLIC. Since 1975, the library has supplied a free public access to a large collection of visual references classified by subjects.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library

Answers The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 January 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 The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Southwark

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Rotherhithe Picture Research Library registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library as a registered charity (number 270209) 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 Rotherhithe Picture Research Library's charity number?
The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library's charity number is 270209. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library do?
FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING AND OPERATING A PICTURE RESEARCH LIBRARY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY RESEARCH OR VISUAL OR AUDIO AIDS IN THE DECORATIVE ARTS, ARTS, MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY AND FOR THE APPRECIATION OF SUCH MATTERS AMONGST THE PUBLIC. Since 1975, the library has supplied a free public access to a large collection of visual references classified by subjects.
Does The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Rotherhithe Picture Research 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 Rotherhithe Picture Research Library?
The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library's website listed in our register data is http://www.sandsfilms.co.uk/rotherhithe-picture-research-library.html. 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 Rotherhithe Picture Research Library?
The register does not record The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library's trustees paid?
The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library registered as a charity?
The Rotherhithe Picture Research Library was entered on the register on 8 October 1975.

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.