THE CHALFONT ST PETER COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Registered charity 1144104 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CSP COMMUNITY LIBRARY

To advance the education of the public by the provision of a lending library in Chalfont St Peter for the benefit of the residents of Chalfont St Peter and the surrounding area.

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Latest income
£32k
Latest spending
£28k
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income surplus of £4,020 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by increased donations and fundraising events which offset a reduction in council grants. The trustees report that cash reserves remain strong at £133,405, which exceeds the constitutional target of approximately £100,000 required to cover five years of operational costs without council funding.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: five years of activity assuming no Council Grant (held: £133k)
the constitution aims to hold reserves to cover 5 years of activity assuming no Council Grant. We estimate this would require c.£100,000. — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Buckinghamshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£32k£28k
31/12/2024£24k£29k
31/12/2023£26k£41k
31/12/2022£22k£50k
31/12/2021£20k£17k

Common questions

Is THE CHALFONT ST PETER COMMUNITY LIBRARY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income surplus of £4,020 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by increased donations and fundraising events which offset a reduction in council grants. The trustees report that cash reserves remain strong at £133,405, which exceeds the constitutional target of approximately £100,000 required to cover five years of operational costs without council funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.