Friends of the Nations' Libraries
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Charity’s net assets increased to £6,659,758, supported by an investment portfolio valued at £5,701,520 and unrestricted reserves held in the General Endowment Fund of £2,955,561. The Trustees report a net surplus for the year and confirm that resources are adequate to meet commitments, with no material uncertainties affecting the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Mr Geordie Greigchair
- Anothy Colin Richard Davis
- Artemis Clare Antonia Cooper
- Charles Adam Laurie Sebag-Montefiore CBE
- Christopher Henry Charles Whittick
- Dr Amina Shah
- Dr George Boothen Morris
- Dr Jessica Pearsall Gardner
- Dr Rhodri Llwyd Morgan
- Professor Kathryn Sutherland
- Professor RICHARD OVENDEN OBE
- STEPHEN PETER CLARKE
- Thomas William Ayling
- Tina Michelle Morton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £458k | £480k |
| 31/12/2024 | £766k | £753k |
| 31/12/2023 | £584k | £377k |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.0m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £16.3m | £15.3m |
Common questions
Is Friends of the Nations' Libraries financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Charity’s net assets increased to £6,659,758, supported by an investment portfolio valued at £5,701,520 and unrestricted reserves held in the General Endowment Fund of £2,955,561. The Trustees report a net surplus for the year and confirm that resources are adequate to meet commitments, with no material uncertainties affecting the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Knox Cropper LLP.
Who funds Friends of the Nations' Libraries?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Friends of the Nations' Libraries as a grant recipient include THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST, N SETHIA FOUNDATION, SCOULOUDI FOUNDATION, THE T. S. ELIOT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £25k |
| N SETHIA FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £12k |
| SCOULOUDI FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k |
| THE T. S. ELIOT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k |
| SCOULOUDI FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | 1 | £240k |
| THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £10k |
| THE LAUFFER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |