FRIENDS OF WHITBURN LIBRARY
The running of a Community Library
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE1) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN WHITBURN, BY THE RUNNING AND MANAGEMENT OF A COMMUNITY LIBRARY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAID RESIDENTS AND WITHIN WHICH TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF WHITBURN THROUGH EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS AND SUCH OTHER MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES DEEM FIT; AND2) TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS OF WHITBURN AND ITS ENVIRONS THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008].
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 01/09/2025
- Volunteers: 25
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 01/09/2024
- Volunteers: 30
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 01/09/2023
- Volunteers: 30
- Government income: £450 — contracts £150 (1), grants £300 (1); 3% of the £16,204 total gross income on the same return
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Dr JONATHAN WARRENchair
- Amy Stonehouse
- Andrew Bowman
- Dr Laura Johnstone
- John Lucas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2025 | £14k | £14k |
| 01/09/2024 | £46k | £43k |
| 01/09/2023 | £16k | £27k |
| 01/09/2022 | £24k | £13k |
| 01/09/2021 | £7k | £13k |
Common questions
Who funds FRIENDS OF WHITBURN LIBRARY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF WHITBURN LIBRARY as a grant recipient include THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £250 | Other Charities/Voluntary Bodies |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 19/06/2025 | £1k | Grant to Friends of Whitburn Library |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/12/2021 | £10k | Library improvements |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/12/2019 | £8k | Cinema in the community library |