NORTH HARROW COMMUNITY LIBRARY
PROVISION OF A LENDING LIBRARY SERVICE AND A COMMUNITY HUB FOR THE BENEFIT OF RESIDENTS OF NORTH HARROW AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total turnover of £120,337 with unrestricted reserves of £214,796. However, the trustees highlight a significant financial risk regarding the potential loss of volunteers, which could lead to intermittent closures. Additionally, the charity carries overhead liabilities of £111,046 that have not yet been recharged by the freeholder.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal risk facing the charity is if there was a sudden drop off in the number of volunteers needed to operate the library causing intermittent closures.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- KAMAL SOMCHAND SHAHchair
- Alix Long
- Dr William Stephenson
- Fiona Mary McIntosh
- Janet Teresa Mote
- Karen Beverley-Ann Lury
- Margareta Elizabeth Keane
- Paul David Andrade
- Rehan Jaffer
- Usha Prema
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £120k | £85k |
| 30/09/2024 | £119k | £76k |
| 30/09/2023 | £96k | £78k |
| 30/09/2022 | £98k | £80k |
| 30/09/2021 | £121k | £69k |
Common questions
Is NORTH HARROW COMMUNITY LIBRARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total turnover of £120,337 with unrestricted reserves of £214,796. However, the trustees highlight a significant financial risk regarding the potential loss of volunteers, which could lead to intermittent closures. Additionally, the charity carries overhead liabilities of £111,046 that have not yet been recharged by the freeholder. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NORTH HARROW COMMUNITY LIBRARY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORTH HARROW COMMUNITY LIBRARY as a grant recipient include YOUNG HARROW FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOUNG HARROW FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 15/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/10/2018 | £10k | Extend Hours Community Hub & Library |