DINAS POWYS LIBRARY AND ACTIVITY CENTRE

Registered charity 1169059 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as DPL&AC

The main activity of the charity is to maintain and operate the library for the residents of Dinas Powys. It is staffed by volunteers supported by a part-time librarian funded by the Vale of Glamorgan Council. As well as the provision of books, large print and audio, we offer computer access, dvds, photocopying, children's activities and a range of fund raising events.

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Latest income
£43k
Latest spending
£39k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a net income increase of £1,588, with total gross income rising by £1,191 to £43,001. Unrestricted cash reserves increased from £47,564 to £51,117, exceeding the stated policy target of £40,000. The trustees express confidence in the charity's long-term financial viability and sustainability without reliance on public grants.

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

What the accounts disclose

Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered titlein England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Vale Of Glamorgan

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£43k£39k
31/03/2024£35k£30k
31/03/2023£32k£23k
31/03/2022£17k£17k
31/03/2021£18k£11k

Common questions

Is DINAS POWYS LIBRARY AND ACTIVITY CENTRE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income increase of £1,588, with total gross income rising by £1,191 to £43,001. Unrestricted cash reserves increased from £47,564 to £51,117, exceeding the stated policy target of £40,000. The trustees express confidence in the charity's long-term financial viability and sustainability without reliance on public grants.