CHAWTON HOUSE LIBRARY
Registration #1026921 · Registered
www.chawtonhouse.orginfo@chawtonhouse.org
Chawton House Chawton GU34 1SJ
To promote study and research into early women's literature.To protect restore and preserve Chawton House, Hampshire and the surrounding estate for the benefit of the public.
Are you from CHAWTON HOUSE LIBRARY? Upgrade to a Pro Profile to add your logo, description, and a direct donate button.
About CHAWTON HOUSE LIBRARY
CHAWTON HOUSE LIBRARY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1026921). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), CHAWTON HOUSE LIBRARY reported a total income of £641,115 and total expenditure of £661,586, a spending ratio of 103% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, CHAWTON HOUSE LIBRARY describes its activities as follows: To promote study and research into early women's literature.To protect restore and preserve Chawton House, Hampshire and the surrounding estate for the benefit of the public. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for CHAWTON HOUSE LIBRARY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

Want a detailed Benchmark Report for CHAWTON HOUSE LIBRARY?
Get a 4-page PDF report comparing this charity to similar organisations — including trustee count, spending ratio, income benchmarks, a live website audit, and personalised recommendations for improving visibility and score.
Request Free ReportScore Breakdown
Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 103.2% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £641,115 | £661,586 | 103% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026