Berkeley Books
Berkeley Books is a community run hub and library. It offers a wide range of activities and educational services to all the community and be a meeting place for clubs and other social events. It will continually expand its activities in line with community demand.
Activities & Mission
Berkeley Books is a community run hub and library. It offers a wide range of activities and educational services to all the community and be a meeting place for clubs and other social events. It will continually expand its activities in line with community demand.
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.
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Financial Information
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2015 — The League of Friends of Berkeley Hospital (organisation 1046742)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £419,076 | £330,574 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2024 | £47,251 | £35,232 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2023 | £65,840 | £17,840 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2022 | £12,632 | £16,837 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2021 | £27,461 | £15,559 | 0 / 7 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Books
What does Berkeley Books do?
Berkeley Books is a community run hub and library. It offers a wide range of activities and educational services to all the community and be a meeting place for clubs and other social events. It will continually expand its activities in line with community demand.
How much income did Berkeley Books report in 2025?
Berkeley Books reported total income of £419k and reported expenditure of £331k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Berkeley Books registered as a charity?
Berkeley Books was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 2012 as charity number 1149718. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Berkeley Books?
Berkeley Books is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN STANTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Berkeley Books operate?
Berkeley Books operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Berkeley Books a registered charity?
Yes — Berkeley Books is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149718.
Details
School Lane
Berkeley
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GL13 9DQ
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- 14 May 2026
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