Friends Of The Nations' Libraries
Also known as: Friends of the National Libraries
Grants to promote the acquisition by national and regional libraries and archives of printed books, manuscripts and records of historical, literary, artistic, architectural, musical or such like interest and to assist the libraries in any other way which the Charity considers appropriate.
Activities & Mission
Grants to promote the acquisition by national and regional libraries and archives of printed books, manuscripts and records of historical, literary, artistic, architectural, musical or such like interest and to assist the libraries in any other way which the Charity considers appropriate.
Grants
Friends Of The Nations' Libraries is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2024)
- £656,051
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- arts, culture, heritage, or science
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 Efficiency
Higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £457,571 | £479,727 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2024 | £765,524 | £753,435 | £675,150 | £6,310,868 | £6,310,868 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £584,471 | £377,048 | £275,021 | £6,090,407 | £6,090,407 | 0 / 3 |
| 2022 | £1,979,227 | £1,427,106 | £1,351,355 | £5,747,531 | £5,747,531 | 0 / 3 |
| 2021 | £16,347,392 | £15,349,544 | £15,261,885 | £5,664,087 | £5,664,087 | 0 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Nations' Libraries
What does Friends Of The Nations' Libraries do?
Grants to promote the acquisition by national and regional libraries and archives of printed books, manuscripts and records of historical, literary, artistic, architectural, musical or such like interest and to assist the libraries in any other way which the Charity considers appropriate.
How much income did Friends Of The Nations' Libraries report in 2025?
Friends Of The Nations' Libraries reported total income of £458k and reported expenditure of £480k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Friends Of The Nations' Libraries?
Friends Of The Nations' Libraries has a program ratio of 88.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Friends Of The Nations' Libraries registered as a charity?
Friends Of The Nations' Libraries was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 1963 as charity number 313020. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Friends Of The Nations' Libraries?
Friends Of The Nations' Libraries is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mr Geordie Greig. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of The Nations' Libraries operate?
Friends Of The Nations' Libraries operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Friends Of The Nations' Libraries a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of The Nations' Libraries is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313020.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Friends of the National Libraries
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated