EARLSDON CARNEGIE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
To advance the education of the public of Earlsdon, Chapelfields and surrounding areas in Coventry by the provision of a community Library, The building also provides computer and printing facilities to those in need and is used by local community groups e.g. Age UK; Mums and Toddlers; language classes, local primary school groups, Rhyme Time, computer coding classes for young people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £85,678 in net assets at the end of the financial year, with £83,239 in unrestricted funds. The trustees report that the charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources, although they note uncertainty regarding future lease terms which has impacted strategic planning and reserves policy reviews.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees confirmed the interim policy to hold between two and six months' operating costs in reserve” — page 14
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- JULIE ELIZABETH RUBIDGE B ED HONSchair
- ANN WHEATLEY
- BRIAN DAVID FAWCUS
- James Daniel Orton
- KIMBERLEY KATE ARMSTRONG BSC MA PG
- RITA ANGELA ADAMS MCIPD
- Sandra Shipton
- Stephen John Lawlor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £59k | £28k |
| 31/03/2024 | £46k | £52k |
| 31/03/2023 | £51k | £42k |
| 31/03/2022 | £36k | £12k |
| 31/03/2021 | £22k | £18k |
Common questions
Is EARLSDON CARNEGIE COMMUNITY LIBRARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £85,678 in net assets at the end of the financial year, with £83,239 in unrestricted funds. The trustees report that the charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources, although they note uncertainty regarding future lease terms which has impacted strategic planning and reserves policy reviews. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2022 | £10k | Everyone is Welcome |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2020 | £996 | The Reading Room |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/10/2019 | £9k | The Carnegie Connections Project |