Friends Of Benson Library
THE CHARITY ENGAGES IN FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONTINUATION OF A LIBRARY SERVICE IN THE VILLAGE OF BENSON, OXFORDSHIRE, IN COOPERATION WITH OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES
Activities & Mission
THE CHARITY ENGAGES IN FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONTINUATION OF A LIBRARY SERVICE IN THE VILLAGE OF BENSON, OXFORDSHIRE, IN COOPERATION WITH OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES
Grants
Friends Of Benson Library makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £8,112
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2018 — Friends of Benson Library (organisation 5026395)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £9,566 | £8,112 | 0 / 42 | |||
| 2024 | £9,126 | £10,621 | 0 / 42 | |||
| 2023 | £8,304 | £4,828 | 0 / 43 | |||
| 2022 | £8,182 | £10,873 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £2,857 | £1,449 | 0 / 42 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Benson Library
What does Friends Of Benson Library do?
THE CHARITY ENGAGES IN FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONTINUATION OF A LIBRARY SERVICE IN THE VILLAGE OF BENSON, OXFORDSHIRE, IN COOPERATION WITH OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES
How much income did Friends Of Benson Library report in 2025?
Friends Of Benson Library reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of Benson Library registered as a charity?
Friends Of Benson Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2018 as charity number 1176595. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Friends Of Benson Library?
Friends Of Benson Library is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Frances Mary Swann. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Benson Library operate?
Friends Of Benson Library operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Benson Library a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Benson Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176595.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated