FRIENDS OF BARHAM LIBRARY
Assisting in the running of a local library for the benefit of local people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £34,758 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing total reserves to £409,445. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and believe the charity is financially secure with sufficient funds to continue its activities. The charity is dependent on generating income from donations, grants, and rental contributions to maintain its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“One of the Trustees made donations to the charity of £14,425 during the year (2024: £13,480)” — page 16
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £64k | £29k |
| 31/03/2024 | £84k | £27k |
| 31/03/2023 | £46k | £16k |
| 31/03/2022 | £89k | £26k |
| 31/03/2021 | £87k | £24k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF BARHAM LIBRARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £34,758 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing total reserves to £409,445. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and believe the charity is financially secure with sufficient funds to continue its activities. The charity is dependent on generating income from donations, grants, and rental contributions to maintain its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds FRIENDS OF BARHAM LIBRARY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF BARHAM LIBRARY as a grant recipient include EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE) | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 24/04/2025 | £4k | Dementia Fit |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/01/2024 | £20k | Dementia Support |
| Sport England | 06/02/2023 | £2k | Chair Yoga for the Elderly |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/07/2021 | £10k | Dementia Lounge Restart |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/12/2019 | £10k | Barham Memory Lounge |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/12/2016 | £9k | Titus Barham Bequest 80th Anniversary Celebration |