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Gresford And District Community Library

Also known as: Gdcl

GDCL provides a venue for local learning/leisure activity with a thriving library at its heart to maintain/develop the pre-existing LA library service within our community. Our Mission is to provide a quality library service, community hub and key outreach services for use by all our inhabitants - children and adults alike - in a safe and welcoming environment: our library, our community.

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Activities & Mission

GDCL provides a venue for local learning/leisure activity with a thriving library at its heart to maintain/develop the pre-existing LA library service within our community. Our Mission is to provide a quality library service, community hub and key outreach services for use by all our inhabitants - children and adults alike - in a safe and welcoming environment: our library, our community.

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
£23,096
Latest Expenditure
£10,484

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 45.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 45.4%
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
£23,096
£10,4840 / 15
2024
£24,525
£13,3120 / 18
2023
£13,630
£8,7460 / 10
2022
£45,876
£46,2200 / 12
2021
£27,637
£17,8870 / 41

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gresford And District Community Library

What does Gresford And District Community Library do?

GDCL provides a venue for local learning/leisure activity with a thriving library at its heart to maintain/develop the pre-existing LA library service within our community. Our Mission is to provide a quality library service, community hub and key outreach services for use by all our inhabitants - children and adults alike - in a safe and welcoming environment: our library, our community.

How much income did Gresford And District Community Library report in 2025?

Gresford And District Community Library reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gresford And District Community Library registered as a charity?

Gresford And District Community Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 2014 as charity number 1159045. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Gresford And District Community Library?

Gresford And District Community Library is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW CHARLES BAILEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gresford And District Community Library operate?

Gresford And District Community Library operates in Wrexham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gresford And District Community Library a registered charity?

Yes — Gresford And District Community Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159045.

Details

Address
Gresford Community Library
Vicarage Lane
Gresford
WREXHAM
LL12 8UW
Registration Date
3 November 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5050451
Charity Number
1159045

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Trustees

ANDREW CHARLES BAILEY Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alexander John Merry
Caroline Berry
Jeanie Dunsmuir
Johanna Louise Merry
Mrs A Ward
MS JANET JONES
MS SUE BRITTON

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Gdcl

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14 May 2026
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