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Association Of Senior Children's And Education Librarians

Also known as: Ascel, Libraries Rising

Libraries Rising works with all governmental, professional and other organisations and individuals, including children and young people themselves, in order to promote the value and awareness of library and information services for young people;We develop policies, programmes and training for the membership to enhance and sustain library services for children, young people and families.

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Activities & Mission

Libraries Rising works with all governmental, professional and other organisations and individuals, including children and young people themselves, in order to promote the value and awareness of library and information services for young people;We develop policies, programmes and training for the membership to enhance and sustain library services for children, young people and families.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£255,808
Latest Expenditure
£252,535

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 98.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£255,808
£252,5350 / 11
2024
£264,511
£189,4450 / 11
2023
£60,921
£32,2880 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Association Of Senior Children's And Education Librarians

What does Association Of Senior Children's And Education Librarians do?

Libraries Rising works with all governmental, professional and other organisations and individuals, including children and young people themselves, in order to promote the value and awareness of library and information services for young people;We develop policies, programmes and training for the membership to enhance and sustain library services for children, young people and families.

How much income did Association Of Senior Children's And Education Librarians report in 2025?

Association Of Senior Children's And Education Librarians reported total income of £256k and reported expenditure of £253k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Association Of Senior Children's And Education Librarians registered as a charity?

Association Of Senior Children's And Education Librarians was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 September 2022 as charity number 1200443. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Association Of Senior Children's And Education Librarians?

Association Of Senior Children's And Education Librarians is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANNABEL SUSAN ALICE GITTINS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Association Of Senior Children's And Education Librarians operate?

Association Of Senior Children's And Education Librarians operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Association Of Senior Children's And Education Librarians a registered charity?

Yes — Association Of Senior Children's And Education Librarians is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1200443.

Details

Address
Wolverhampton Central Library
Snow Hill
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV1 3AX
Registration Date
21 September 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5205127
Charity Number
1200443

Trustees

ANNABEL SUSAN ALICE GITTINS Chair
Anna Louise Simmons
Clover Anyon
Fabienne Tannoh
Harry Twohig
Kirsty Ann Ellis
Krystal Ann Vittles BEM
Lucy Starbuck Braidley
Mark Christopher Edward Freeman MBE
Nicholas Fuller
Thomas Williams

Also Known As

  • Ascel
  • Libraries Rising

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