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Friends Of Rock Road Library

The object of the charity is the advancement of education for the public benefit in the area served by Rock Road Library, in particular but not exclusively by: (a) supporting and promoting library services (b) facilitating educational, cultural and community courses, events and exhibitions in both the library and its garden (c) fostering links to educational, cultural and community organisations.

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Activities & Mission

The object of the charity is the advancement of education for the public benefit in the area served by Rock Road Library, in particular but not exclusively by: (a) supporting and promoting library services (b) facilitating educational, cultural and community courses, events and exhibitions in both the library and its garden (c) fostering links to educational, cultural and community organisations.

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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Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,388
Latest Expenditure
£6,071

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.0%
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£6,388
£6,0710 / 15
2024
£7,673
£7,8820 / 5
2023
£4,749
£6,3720 / 8
2022
£4,638
£6,1550 / 0
2021
£1,404
£1,5200 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Rock Road Library

What does Friends Of Rock Road Library do?

The object of the charity is the advancement of education for the public benefit in the area served by Rock Road Library, in particular but not exclusively by: (a) supporting and promoting library services (b) facilitating educational, cultural and community courses, events and exhibitions in both the library and its garden (c) fostering links to educational, cultural and community organisations.

How much income did Friends Of Rock Road Library report in 2025?

Friends Of Rock Road Library reported total income of £6k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Rock Road Library registered as a charity?

Friends Of Rock Road Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 April 2016 as charity number 1166498. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Friends Of Rock Road Library?

Friends Of Rock Road Library is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Rock Road Library operate?

Friends Of Rock Road Library operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Rock Road Library a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Rock Road Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166498.

Details

Address
115 Glebe Road
CAMBRIDGE
CB1 7TE
Registration Date
13 April 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5073759
Charity Number
1166498

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Trustees

ALEC WILLIAM THOMAS DYSON
BRENDA ANNE PURKISS
JAMES ROBERT BERRY
Jane Wilson-Howarth
JILL ELIZABETH TREND
NIGEL ARTHUR BLACKMORE
PETER ALWYN SYDNEY JOHN AXE
PETER CHAMBERLAIN
Simon Howarth
STEPHANIE HELEN MINNEY BOYD

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