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friends of the bodleian

The charity supports other defined groups. Friends Of The Bodleian is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Oxford and operates in Oxfordshire.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Acquiring by gift, purchase or otherwise, and present to the Bodleian Library rare printed books and manuscripts as well as other items of literary, musical, historical or artistic interest, assisting the library in the purchase of any such material and its preservation; promoting and supporting the library in its aim to fulfil the needs of the University of Oxford.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,355
Latest Expenditure
£10,809

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 322.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 322.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023£20,452£11,4770 / 0
2022£28,333£25,7320 / 0
2021£32,449£49,8370 / 0
2020£51,049£39,4170 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
FRIENDS OF THE BODLEIAN
BODLEIAN LIBRARY
BROAD STREET
OXFORD
OX1 3BG
Registration Date
20 August 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
280573
Charity Number
280573

Trustees

Dr Christopher Fletcher
Professor RICHARD OVENDEN OBE
Dr GILLIAN EVISON

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