Gladstone's Library

Also known as: St Deiniol's Library, Sdl

Gladstone's residential Library is a resource for theology/spirituality, history/current affairs and literary culture.

Activities & Mission

Gladstone's residential Library is a resource for theology/spirituality, history/current affairs and literary culture.

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,502,266

Latest Expenditure

£1,537,701

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £350,127

Charitable Activities £602,023

Other Trading £446,926

Investments £103,190

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,327,131

Raising Funds £81,337

Governance £5,725

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £129,233

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,502,266	£1,537,701	£1,327,131	£2,257,478	£1,011,758	42 / 15
2023	£1,305,105	£1,398,165	£1,182,986	£2,264,324	£1,045,385	41 / 15
2022	£1,107,376	£1,173,957	£1,029,835	£2,337,466	£977,751	40 / 15
2021	£657,519	£694,217	£601,398	£2,522,856	£706,825	18 / 2
2020	£1,347,245	£654,812	£584,891	£2,470,234	£134,109	22 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gladstone's Library

What does Gladstone's Library do?

Gladstone's residential Library is a resource for theology/spirituality, history/current affairs and literary culture.

How much income did Gladstone's Library report in 2024?

Gladstone's Library reported total income of £1.50m and reported expenditure of £1.54m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Gladstone's Library?

Gladstone's Library has a program ratio of 88.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Gladstone's Library registered as a charity?

Gladstone's Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 April 1989 as charity number 701399. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs Gladstone's Library?

Gladstone's Library is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gladstone's Library operate?

Gladstone's Library operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gladstone's Library a registered charity?

Yes — Gladstone's Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 701399.