THE CHALFONT ST PETER 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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“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
Funders the charity credits
- Fairweather Insurance
Trustees
- John Hattonchair
- Anita Pam Wallace
- Anne Christine Bell
- Elizabeth Agnes Mary Neill
- Frank Charles Warren
- Imelda Micallef
- Jenny Wray
- KAREN DICKSON
- Meenakshi Westhead
- Peter Brayshaw
- Rupa Vijayan
- Susan Woodrow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.