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Friends Of Jesmond Library

(i) Operating Jesmond Library for the benefit of the public(ii) advancing education culture and the arts for the public benefit by the provision of cultural activities, libraries, learning and information centres and other related services.

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Activities & Mission

(i) Operating Jesmond Library for the benefit of the public(ii) advancing education culture and the arts for the public benefit by the provision of cultural activities, libraries, learning and information centres and other related 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£65,297
Latest Expenditure
£51,171

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 78.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 78.4%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£65,297
£51,1710 / 110
2024
£65,592
£58,5510 / 108
2023
£77,352
£66,6530 / 64
2022
£57,646
£71,4500 / 99
2021
£94,346
£71,8650 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Jesmond Library

What does Friends Of Jesmond Library do?

(i) Operating Jesmond Library for the benefit of the public(ii) advancing education culture and the arts for the public benefit by the provision of cultural activities, libraries, learning and information centres and other related services.

How much income did Friends Of Jesmond Library report in 2025?

Friends Of Jesmond Library reported total income of £65k and reported expenditure of £51k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Jesmond Library registered as a charity?

Friends Of Jesmond Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 2013 as charity number 1151935. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Friends Of Jesmond Library?

Friends Of Jesmond Library is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter Francis Breakey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Jesmond Library operate?

Friends Of Jesmond Library operates in Newcastle Upon Tyne City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Jesmond Library a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Jesmond Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151935.

Details

Address
Friends of Jesmond Library
Jesmond Library
St. Georges Terrace
Jesmond
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE2 2DL
Registration Date
8 May 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5036649
Charity Number
1151935

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Trustees

Peter Francis Breakey Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
ANNE BURTON
Felicity Mendelson
JEREMY CHRISTOPHER HARDY
Julian Nicholas Scott Hargreaves
Philip John Browne
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard John Watson
SARAH ELIZABETH BREAKEY
Sarah Mercer
SUSAN REA

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