M25 CONSORTIUM OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £32,097 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £213,658. Per the trustees' report, these reserves exceed the calculated required reserves of £74,000, ensuring the ability to meet core financial commitments for three months. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are required to ensure that the Consortium can continue to pay core financial commitments for three months in the event the company is required to wind up.” — page 9
Trustees
- David Steven Archerchair
- Christopher Bruce Cipkin
- David Robert Puplett
- Sally Ann Brock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £163k | £131k |
| 31/07/2024 | £145k | £99k |
| 31/07/2023 | £141k | £94k |
| 31/07/2022 | £144k | £125k |
| 31/07/2021 | £142k | £146k |
Common questions
Is M25 CONSORTIUM OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £32,097 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £213,658. Per the trustees' report, these reserves exceed the calculated required reserves of £74,000, ensuring the ability to meet core financial commitments for three months. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £1.0m |
| MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £21k |