Friends Of Bungay Community Library
Also known as: Bungay Community Library, Bcl
Fund raising to help secure future operations. Raising finance for improvements to library building and services, including the provision of free WiFi. Funding extended opening hours. Funding and support for children's activities at weekends and in holiday periods. Support for community social activities.
Activities & Mission
Fund raising to help secure future operations. Raising finance for improvements to library building and services, including the provision of free WiFi. Funding extended opening hours. Funding and support for children's activities at weekends and in holiday periods. Support for community social activities.
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
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £9,992 | £58,064 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £78,177 | £7,180 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2023 | £14,121 | £14,337 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £8,167 | £5,738 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £6,168 | £2,535 | 0 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Bungay Community Library
What does Friends Of Bungay Community Library do?
Fund raising to help secure future operations. Raising finance for improvements to library building and services, including the provision of free WiFi. Funding extended opening hours. Funding and support for children's activities at weekends and in holiday periods. Support for community social activities.
How much income did Friends Of Bungay Community Library report in 2025?
Friends Of Bungay Community Library reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £58k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of Bungay Community Library registered as a charity?
Friends Of Bungay Community Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 2013 as charity number 1151649. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Friends Of Bungay Community Library?
Friends Of Bungay Community Library is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christine Ann Douglas. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Bungay Community Library operate?
Friends Of Bungay Community Library operates across 2 areas: Norfolk and Suffolk.
Is Friends Of Bungay Community Library a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Bungay Community Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151649.
Details
WHARTON STREET
BUNGAY
SUFFOLK
NR35 1EL
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Also Known As
- Bungay Community Library
- Bcl
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
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