THE FRANCIS SKARYNA BELARUSIAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
- collection and preservation of publications on Belarusian history and culture- preservation of archives and artefacts and development of Belarusian museum - enabling access to Belarusian cultural heritage- maintenance of reference collection for encouragement of Belarusian studies in the UK and abroad- contribution to events promoting Belarus
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts exceeded total payments by £5,389.37, resulting in a net increase in cash funds. The charity holds investment assets valued at £93,020.59, which are explicitly identified as the reserve fund established in accordance with its financial reserves policy. Liabilities are reported as £0, and the charity holds a freehold property valued at £1,000,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Note: The amounts in bold* include payments to the trustee providing services to the charity as the library’s curator (as authorised by the trustees in accordance with the Charity Commission’s guidance): £1,215, £1,115 and £1,030.”
“Note: The amounts in bold* include payments to the trustee providing services to the charity as the library’s curator (as authorised by the trustees in accordance with the Charity Commission’s guidance): £1,215, £1,115 and £1,030.”
Trustees
- DR KARALINA MATSKEVICH
- DR YARASLAU KRYVOI
- ELENA EDWARDS
- PAVIL SHEVTSOV
- REV SIARHIEJ STASIEVICH
- Rev Ihar Labacevic
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £111k | £106k |
| 31/12/2024 | £73k | £107k |
| 31/12/2023 | £36k | £25k |
| 31/12/2022 | £31k | £60k |
| 31/12/2021 | £17k | £32k |
Common questions
Is THE FRANCIS SKARYNA BELARUSIAN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts exceeded total payments by £5,389.37, resulting in a net increase in cash funds. The charity holds investment assets valued at £93,020.59, which are explicitly identified as the reserve fund established in accordance with its financial reserves policy. Liabilities are reported as £0, and the charity holds a freehold property valued at £1,000,000.