Friends Of Southwold Library
Also known as: Fosl
Sponsorship of Library events which promote library use and recreational reading to the public. Provision of equipment for the Library. Payment of services provided by the Library for the public.
Activities & Mission
Sponsorship of Library events which promote library use and recreational reading to the public. Provision of equipment for the Library. Payment of services provided by the Library for the public.
Grants
Friends Of Southwold Library is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2026)
- £20,188
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and recreation
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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £46,312 | £20,188 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2025 | £25,803 | £18,315 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2024 | £21,657 | £14,645 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £21,283 | £21,045 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £11,255 | £4,373 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Southwold Library
What does Friends Of Southwold Library do?
Sponsorship of Library events which promote library use and recreational reading to the public. Provision of equipment for the Library. Payment of services provided by the Library for the public.
How much income did Friends Of Southwold Library report in 2026?
Friends Of Southwold Library reported total income of £46k and reported expenditure of £20k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of Southwold Library registered as a charity?
Friends Of Southwold Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 September 2015 as charity number 1163525. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Friends Of Southwold Library?
Friends Of Southwold Library is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Kenneth Eagles. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of Southwold Library operate?
Friends Of Southwold Library operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of Southwold Library a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of Southwold Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163525.
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Also Known As
- Fosl
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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