Blackie House Library and Museum
Latest income
£200k
Latest spending
£198k
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £1,848 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income rising to £200,174 largely due to donations from the Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £78,335, which the trustees describe as secure with sufficient reserves and an expectation of continued contributions. The financial situation is assessed as having minimal risk, supported by a conservative fiscal approach and ongoing donor alignment.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: The Collection at Blackie House Library and Museum is held in a property owned by director William Zachs but no rent is charged.
“The Collection at Blackie House Library and Museum is held in a property owned by director William Zachs but no rent is charged. There were no other transactions with related parties undertaken such as are required to be disclosed under Financial Reporting Standard 102.”
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.