BOSTALL LIBRARY COMMUNITY GROUP
Lending of books, audio books on CD, and DVDs.Provision of public access PCs, high-speed internet, WiFi, scanning and printing.Provision of some Council services.Primary school visits.Several activities for toddlers & mums, young children, and study zone for teenagers.Several activities for adults, computer buddy, reading groups.Coffee Shop & communal hub.Community cinema.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds £15,000 in cash funds and £42,600 in reserves on deposit. The primary source of funds is an annual grant from the London Borough of Bexley, supplemented by income from the coffee shop, counter sales, and fundraising events. The trustees indicate an intention to maintain or increase reserves to protect against future grant cuts and fund future projects.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of funds to the Charity is an annual grant from the London Borough of Bexley.” — page 5
Trustees
- ANDREW BRYANSchair
- ADRIAN REEVES
- Antony Julian Bulmer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £61k | £71k |
| 05/04/2024 | £28k | £56k |
| 05/04/2023 | £16k | £38k |
| 05/04/2022 | £70k | £43k |
| 05/04/2021 | £58k | £13k |
Common questions
Is BOSTALL LIBRARY COMMUNITY GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds £15,000 in cash funds and £42,600 in reserves on deposit. The primary source of funds is an annual grant from the London Borough of Bexley, supplemented by income from the coffee shop, counter sales, and fundraising events. The trustees indicate an intention to maintain or increase reserves to protect against future grant cuts and fund future projects.