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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 292). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 |
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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 38% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 292 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.
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Also Known As
- St Deiniol's Library
- Sdl
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated