UPPER NORWOOD LIBRARY TRUST

Registered charity 1151668 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Upper Norwood Library Trust was formed by local residents with the objective of taking over the operation, governance and management of the Upper Norwood Joint Library (UNJL) as a library and community hub. Due to significant funding reductions the library has been at risk of closure. The Trust runs courses, activities and provides facilities at the Library Hub for the local community.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £18,064 and total reserves of £261,775, which is above its target of £124,000. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern, noting that free reserves of £187,346 exceed the six-month fixed cost target. The charity faces uncertainty regarding future funding and lease negotiations but maintains sufficient liquidity to weather disruptions.

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

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 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).

• Lambeth Council — “Our professional library service is delivered by Lambeth Council, co-funded by Croydon Council.” (source page)
• Croydon Council — “Our professional library service is delivered by Lambeth Council, co-funded by Croydon Council.” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

• Ade Adebola
• Angela Thomas
• Dr June Antoinette O'Sullivan-Halse OBE · trustee of 1 other charity
• Grahame Danby
• Katie Finn
• Katy Parry
• Nazgol Kafai-Golahmady
• Paul Richard Mann
• Rachel Walker
• Sarika Patel
• Thea Edwards

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

Operates in: Throughout London

Income and spending

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Known funders

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Government & lottery funding

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