Libraries Connected
Registered charity 1176482 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SCL, SOCIETY OF CHIEF LIBRARIANS
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £982,658 for the year, with total income of £2,340,961. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £841,690 at year-end, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £378,462 (three months of running costs). The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, citing secured Arts Council England funding for the next two years.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months running costs equating to £378,462 (held: £842k)
“The Trustees have determined that unrestricted reserves should be maintained at approximately three months running costs equating to £378,462.” — page 23
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mark Freeman is a Trustee for Share the Vision, which provides Libraries Connected with funding towards a project manager post for the Universal Library Offers.
“Mark Freeman is a Trustee for Share the Vision, which provides Libraries Connected with funding towards a project manager post for the Universal Library Offers.” — page 24
“Martin Burton is an employee for South Gloucestershire Council which operates a UKVI service point as part of the contract that Libraries Connected has with Sopra Steria.” — page 24
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Martin Burton is an employee for South Gloucestershire Council which operates a UKVI service point as part of the contract that Libraries Connected has with Sopra Steria.
“Mark Freeman is a Trustee for Share the Vision, which provides Libraries Connected with funding towards a project manager post for the Universal Library Offers.” — page 24
“Martin Burton is an employee for South Gloucestershire Council which operates a UKVI service point as part of the contract that Libraries Connected has with Sopra Steria.” — page 24
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£73k
Reported reserves equal ~3.4 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Trustees
- Benjamin John Holdenchair
- Chris Alan Butcher
- Diana Jane Edmonds · trustee of 1 other charity
- James Raymond Pearson
- Kulvinder Kelly Saini Badwal
- Lisa Jayne Ollerhead
- Michael Edwin Lewis · trustee of 2 other charities
- Natalie Kate Highwood
- Paraic John McKenna
- Peter WiIlliam Gaw
- Russell Martin Allen
- Sarah Jane Garbacz
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Guernsey · Isle Of Man · Jersey · Northern Ireland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is Libraries Connected financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £982,658 for the year, with total income of £2,340,961. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £841,690 at year-end, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £378,462 (three months of running costs). The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, citing secured Arts Council England funding for the next two years. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
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