STANNINGTON AND DISTRICT LIBRARY GROUP

Registered charity 1158661 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as STAND

We provide a sustainable library service and community hub for the people of Stannington and its surrounding area, encouraging innovative use of the building and promoting lifelong learning, social and digital inclusion, and the celebration of reading.The library is staffed by volunteers. We host community groups, events and activities, and expand the book stock through grants and donations.

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Latest income

£44k

Latest spending

£46k

Registered

2014

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity received a grant of £6,650 from Sheffield City Council and additional funding from Bradfield Parish Council, alongside £11,898 in fundraising income for the year. The trustees report that the library has performed well as a community hub and has successfully completed an energy-saving project to improve sustainability.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none

“Sheffield City Council has continued to fund us, for which we are very grateful, as the grant covers key overheads and we could not survive without it.” — page 12

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: 1 year of running costs

“We have currently set aside enough money in reserve to cover emergencies, plus our running costs for 1 year” — page 18

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).

Sheffield City Council — “Stannington Library has received valuable financial and material support from: Sheffield City Council” (source page)

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

Trustees · trustee networks

Jennifer Rowan van Tinteren OBEchair
Carole Susan Allen · trustee of 1 other charity
Cheryl Ann Whiteman
DOROTHY RUSSELL
John Leslie Russell
Kirstie Lee McInerney
Melanie Smart · trustee of 1 other charity
PHILIP WARHURST
Patricia Hague
Sarah Elizabeth White
Shelagh Ann Whiteley
Vanessa Claire Williams

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

Operates in: Sheffield City

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£44k	£46k
31/03/2024	£35k	£23k
31/03/2023	£26k	£21k
31/03/2022	£24k	£19k
31/03/2021	£38k	£20k

Common questions

Is STANNINGTON AND DISTRICT LIBRARY GROUP financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received a grant of £6,650 from Sheffield City Council and additional funding from Bradfield Parish Council, alongside £11,898 in fundraising income for the year. The trustees report that the library has performed well as a community hub and has successfully completed an energy-saving project to improve sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

Funder	Date	Amount	Purpose
The National Lottery Community Fund	03/05/2018	£9k	Stannington Library: IT equipment purchase and introduction