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Learning Library

The Learning Library's main function is to loan out specialist resources and equipment to people of all ages who have additional needs.

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Activities & Mission

The Learning Library's main function is to loan out specialist resources and equipment to people of all ages who have additional needs.

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
£145,052
Latest Expenditure
£122,749

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 84.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 84.6%
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
£145,052
£122,7490 / 6
2024
£123,536
£113,3970 / 6
2023
£79,020
£102,9770 / 6
2022
£91,264
£95,6820 / 6
2021
£145,366
£102,0610 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Learning Library

What does Learning Library do?

The Learning Library's main function is to loan out specialist resources and equipment to people of all ages who have additional needs.

How much income did Learning Library report in 2025?

Learning Library reported total income of £145k and reported expenditure of £123k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Learning Library registered as a charity?

Learning Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 October 1990 as charity number 1000589. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Learning Library?

Learning Library is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is VICTORIA ROSS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Learning Library operate?

Learning Library operates in Durham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Learning Library a registered charity?

Yes — Learning Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000589.

Details

Address
THE LEARNING LIBRARY
45-47 NORTH STREET
SPENNYMOOR
DL16 6AP
Registration Date
17 October 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1000589
Charity Number
1000589

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Trustees

VICTORIA ROSS Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Denise Hickson
ELAINE WILLIAMS
PATRICIA LAWTON
Also governs 1 other charity
RAY HESLOP
Stephen Heslop

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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