LECHLADE LIBRARY LTD
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a total surplus of £21,084 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with unrestricted reserves decreasing to £23,890. The trustees report that the charity is financially stable, supported by a five-year grant agreement with Gloucestershire County Council and significant community donations. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with legal and accounting requirements without drawing attention to any matters requiring further understanding.
What the accounts disclose
“A substantial proportion of this is reserved to cover 12 months’ worth of operational costs while the rest is intended to be set aside for a future refurbishment and any dilapidations costs.”
Trustees
- JOHN WATKINSchair
- Jennifer Harvey Stewart
- Liesel Edith Sanford
- Patricia Anne Mason
- Roderick Ward
- SIMON WILLISON WINCKLES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £49k | £28k |
| 30/06/2024 | £67k | £15k |
| 30/06/2023 | £13k | £14k |
| 30/06/2022 | £12k | £11k |
| 30/06/2021 | £11k | £9k |
Common questions
Is LECHLADE LIBRARY LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a total surplus of £21,084 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with unrestricted reserves decreasing to £23,890. The trustees report that the charity is financially stable, supported by a five-year grant agreement with Gloucestershire County Council and significant community donations. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with legal and accounting requirements without drawing attention to any matters requiring further understanding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LECHLADE LIBRARY LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LECHLADE LIBRARY LTD as a grant recipient include THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/01/2024 | £20k | Lechlade Community Library Refurbishment |