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Friends Of Wool Library

Also known as: Wool Community Library

Friends of Wool Library supports the operation of the Community Library in Wool which serves the population of Wool, Dorset and the surrounding area. As well as book loans, the library runs activity sessions for children under 11 during the summer holidays, assists the RVS with the Home Library Service to the housebound, and works with the Parish Council to provide a service to the Parish.

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Activities & Mission

Friends of Wool Library supports the operation of the Community Library in Wool which serves the population of Wool, Dorset and the surrounding area. As well as book loans, the library runs activity sessions for children under 11 during the summer holidays, assists the RVS with the Home Library Service to the housebound, and works with the Parish Council to provide a service to the Parish.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,054
Latest Expenditure
£757

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 71.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 71.8%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,054
£7570 / 17
2024
£1,100
£1,0460 / 18
2023
£1,331
£1,8360 / 25
2022
£1,107
£5710 / 22
2021
£809
£1,1100 / 22

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Wool Library

What does Friends Of Wool Library do?

Friends of Wool Library supports the operation of the Community Library in Wool which serves the population of Wool, Dorset and the surrounding area. As well as book loans, the library runs activity sessions for children under 11 during the summer holidays, assists the RVS with the Home Library Service to the housebound, and works with the Parish Council to provide a service to the Parish.

How much income did Friends Of Wool Library report in 2025?

Friends Of Wool Library reported total income of £1k and reported expenditure of £757.00 for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Wool Library registered as a charity?

Friends Of Wool Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 2017 as charity number 1173556. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Friends Of Wool Library?

Friends Of Wool Library is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Wool Library operate?

Friends Of Wool Library operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Wool Library a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Wool Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173556.

Details

Address
Wool Library
D'Urberville Centre
Colliers Lane
Wool
WAREHAM
Dorset
Registration Date
26 June 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5085199
Charity Number
1173556

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Trustees

Alicia Rueda Alicantarilla
Corinne Beverly Turner
Judith Mary Price
Also governs 1 other charity
Laura Jane Beddow
Rosemary Adams

Also Known As

  • Wool Community Library

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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