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Doorstep Library Network

The charity runs Doorstep Library projects sending volunteers to homes of children in disadvantaged areas to help them enjoy reading, read well, and to lend books. Parents are encouraged to contribute to their children's education, they are supported to access local services designed to help them and their children. The charity runs Doorstep Libraries in London.

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Activities & Mission

The charity runs Doorstep Library projects sending volunteers to homes of children in disadvantaged areas to help them enjoy reading, read well, and to lend books. Parents are encouraged to contribute to their children's education, they are supported to access local services designed to help them and their children. The charity runs Doorstep Libraries in London.

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
£748,918
Latest Expenditure
£683,364

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 18.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £704,952
Charitable Activities £34,944
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,022
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £591,158
Raising Funds £92,206
Governance £36,905
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£748,918
£683,364£591,158£472,037£221,66213 / 170
2024
£902,628
£692,521£569,701£406,483£163,20115 / 242
2023
£828,487
£875,488£738,250£196,377£53,79519 / 230
2022
£640,599
£741,367£631,900£243,378£49,20118 / 100
2021
£741,837
£462,752£379,753£344,146£121,1749 / 113

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Doorstep Library Network

What does Doorstep Library Network do?

The charity runs Doorstep Library projects sending volunteers to homes of children in disadvantaged areas to help them enjoy reading, read well, and to lend books. Parents are encouraged to contribute to their children's education, they are supported to access local services designed to help them and their children. The charity runs Doorstep Libraries in London.

How much income did Doorstep Library Network report in 2025?

Doorstep Library Network reported total income of £749k and reported expenditure of £683k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Doorstep Library Network registered as a charity?

Doorstep Library Network was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 August 2014 as charity number 1158197. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Doorstep Library Network?

Doorstep Library Network is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Doorstep Library Network operate?

Doorstep Library Network operates across 3 areas: City Of Westminster, Hammersmith And Fulham and Lambeth.

Is Doorstep Library Network a registered charity?

Yes — Doorstep Library Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158197.

Details

Address
xandwhy Fivefields
8-10 Grosvenor Gardens
London
SW1W 0DH
Registration Date
8 August 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5048463
Charity Number
1158197

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Trustees

Ariana Frances Musiol Poole
Asma Ali
Dr Robert Barr
Dushiyanthi Horti
Laura Chesover
Peter Warwick
Sarah Jane Gresty

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