SOUTH WESTERN REGIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES CIO
We take a strategic & partnership approach to serving our communities by developing staff, services & resources that are inclusive, sustainable & enhance learning. We do this through 5 key areas of activity: networking; providing training & development opportunities & courses; providing grants for projects & training; facilitating the inter lending of resources; developing strategic partnerships
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £78,632 at the end of the financial year, with £52,371 held in a deposit fund. The trustees confirmed that the charity had no outstanding guarantees to third parties nor any debts secured on its assets. The independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention, confirming that accounting records were kept and the accounts complied with those records.
What the accounts disclose
“Member subscription 25,382”
“While it is prudent to keep several months of running costs in reserve, it is important that excess funds are used for the benefit of members rather than being kept on deposit.” — page 8
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/11/2018)
Trustees
- Dave Rowe
- Donna Lynne Gundry
- Emma Kristina Wellard
- Frances Jane Tout
- Helen Chaloner
- Jane Choules
- Jolanta Peters
- Kerry Kellaway
- Michael Garfield Hosking
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £29k | £38k |
| 31/03/2024 | £53k | £46k |
| 31/03/2023 | £52k | £46k |
| 31/03/2022 | £20k | £27k |
| 31/03/2021 | £42k | £28k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH WESTERN REGIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £78,632 at the end of the financial year, with £52,371 held in a deposit fund. The trustees confirmed that the charity had no outstanding guarantees to third parties nor any debts secured on its assets. The independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention, confirming that accounting records were kept and the accounts complied with those records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.