Friends Of The Bodleian
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.
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.
Grants
Friends Of The Bodleian makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2023)
- £5,036
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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 2023.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £20,452 | £11,477 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £28,333 | £25,732 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £32,449 | £49,837 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Bodleian
What does Friends Of The Bodleian do?
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.
How much income did Friends Of The Bodleian report in 2023?
Friends Of The Bodleian reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of The Bodleian registered as a charity?
Friends Of The Bodleian was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 1980 as charity number 280573. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs Friends Of The Bodleian?
Friends Of The Bodleian is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of The Bodleian operate?
Friends Of The Bodleian operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of The Bodleian a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of The Bodleian is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280573.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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