THE THOMAS POOLE LIBRARY NETHER STOWEY
The provision and maintenance of a library in Nether Stowey and a library service for the village and surrounding parishes. To promote for the residents and surrounding area a public library for recreation and/or other leisure occupation in the interest of social welfare. To advance the education of the public in the history and heritage of the area, and the local environment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is managed entirely by volunteers and maintains a Community Library Partnership with Somerset Library Service. The trustees report that the charity received various grants and donations, including a significant £36,000 grant received after the financial year-end to cover future salary costs. The filing confirms the charity continues its role as a public library and community asset without indicating any financial distress.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Nigel Phillipschair
- Catherine Christie
- Helen Louise Heslop
- Susan Aubrey
- Terence Richard Sackett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £45k | £31k |
| 31/03/2024 | £34k | £35k |
| 31/03/2023 | £96k | £50k |
| 31/03/2022 | £88k | £30k |
| 31/03/2021 | £66k | £41k |
Common questions
Is THE THOMAS POOLE LIBRARY NETHER STOWEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is managed entirely by volunteers and maintains a Community Library Partnership with Somerset Library Service. The trustees report that the charity received various grants and donations, including a significant £36,000 grant received after the financial year-end to cover future salary costs. The filing confirms the charity continues its role as a public library and community asset without indicating any financial distress.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 25/11/2024 | £3k | Support to members of the local community who need additional help during the winter. |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 08/07/2024 | £3k | Contribution to core costs for a community venue in Nether Stowey |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 27/11/2023 | £1k | Support heating and lighting costs of providing a Warm Place for the benefit of the local community |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 02/05/2023 | £20k | Contribution towards the salary costs of a centre manager in Nether StoweyLibrary |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 29/04/2019 | £75k | The Thomas Poole Library Nether Stowey |