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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

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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

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£9,126
Latest Expenditure
£10,621

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 116.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 116.4%
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 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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2018 — Friends of Benson Library (organisation 5026395)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£9,126
£10,6210 / 42
2023
£8,304
£4,8280 / 43
2022
£8,182
£10,8730 / 40
2021
£2,857
£1,4490 / 42
2020
£3,835
£5,5240 / 44

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 2024?

Friends Of Benson Library reported total income of £9k 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 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 10 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.

Details

Address
Benson Library
Castle Square
Benson
WALLINGFORD
Oxfordshire
OX10 6SD
Registration Date
10 January 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5113505
Charity Number
1176595

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Trustees

Frances Mary Swann Chair
Brendan Harold Thorpe
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Richard Jack Swann
FIONA MARGARET THOMSON-TUR
JOHN ANDREW MURPHY
Judith Emily Pignon
Lucy Mary Browne
MARY ANGELA PHILLIPSON
PATRICK FINBARR O'CONNOR MA BA FCIS
VIVIEN MARY GARDNER

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