Friends Of Adlington Library
Friends of Adlington Library aims to provide equipment for use by the public in the library. It provides entertaining and educational events in the library for the residents of Adlington and all the surrounding area. These events include talks, courses, evening events, and children's events. FoAL also assists the library's staff with organising and advertising their events.
Activities & Mission
Friends of Adlington Library aims to provide equipment for use by the public in the library. It provides entertaining and educational events in the library for the residents of Adlington and all the surrounding area. These events include talks, courses, evening events, and children's events. FoAL also assists the library's staff with organising and advertising their events.
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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £10,651 | £11,210 | 0 / 18 | |||
| 2023 | £9,862 | £5,642 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £11,817 | £7,892 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £6,367 | £2,578 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2020 | £629 | £8,435 | 0 / 25 |
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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Adlington Library
What does Friends Of Adlington Library do?
Friends of Adlington Library aims to provide equipment for use by the public in the library. It provides entertaining and educational events in the library for the residents of Adlington and all the surrounding area. These events include talks, courses, evening events, and children's events. FoAL also assists the library's staff with organising and advertising their events.
How much income did Friends Of Adlington Library report in 2024?
Friends Of Adlington Library reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of Adlington Library registered as a charity?
Friends Of Adlington Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 2017 as charity number 1172039. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Friends Of Adlington Library?
Friends Of Adlington Library is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alison Clair Evans. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Adlington Library operate?
Friends Of Adlington Library operates across 3 areas: Bolton, Lancashire and Wigan.
Is Friends Of Adlington Library a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Adlington Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172039.
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ANDERTON
CHORLEY
PR6 9PQ
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