PRESTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
1. The donation of books for lending to the public2. The provision of book-cases and shelving and library space for storage of books.3. The provision of both fiction and non fiction books to both children and adults4. The provision of related events and activities for the community
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £17,961 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total reserves of £84,058. The trustees consider the financial position secure and note that sufficient funds exist to continue as a going concern, although the charity remains dependent on generating income from donations and grants.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity is dependent on its ability to generate income from donations, grants and rental contributions and as a consequence the going concern basis is also dependent on its ability to continue to generate income from these sources.” — page 11
Trustees
- Charles Rudd
- Kaushik Bhattacharya
- Linda Green
- Melvyn Hacker
- Philip Bromberg
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 | £28k | £10k |
| 01/04/2024 | £11k | £8k |
| 01/04/2023 | £8k | £11k |
| 01/04/2022 | £19k | £11k |
| 01/04/2021 | £43k | £7k |
Common questions
Is PRESTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £17,961 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total reserves of £84,058. The trustees consider the financial position secure and note that sufficient funds exist to continue as a going concern, although the charity remains dependent on generating income from donations and grants. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.