LEVENSHULME OLD LIBRARY
We are a community arts organisation with a vision to grow as a vibrant, safe and welcoming community focused hub to enrich people's lives.Strategic objectives:Grow our income to ensure sustainability.Deliver internal improvements to the building.Develop an active community of co-producers, volunteers and participants.Widen and diversify our audiences.A community asset transfer.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,481 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £35,245. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern and note that unrestricted reserves were above their stated policy target of three months of core running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to hold sufficient unrestricted reserves to cover at least three months of core running costs.” — page 6
Trustees
- Laura Carrollchair
- Emma Collins
- Gabrielle Harrison
- Jen Taylor
- Noel Connolly
- Or Tshuva
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £69k | £81k |
| 31/03/2024 | £77k | £76k |
| 31/03/2023 | £53k | £52k |
| 31/03/2022 | £72k | £22k |
| 31/03/2021 | £42k | £47k |
Common questions
Is LEVENSHULME OLD LIBRARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,481 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £35,245. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern and note that unrestricted reserves were above their stated policy target of three months of core running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 23/09/2025 | £6k | Active Wellness: Movement for Health & Connection |
| Sport England | 02/02/2024 | £2k | Active Wellness: Empowering South Asian Communities |
| UK government | 02/02/2024 | £2k | ALB-Sport England-Active Wellness: Empowering South Asian Communities |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/01/2023 | £10k | "LOL Story" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/07/2022 | £3k | Mind Body Balance (Community Yoga) |