Levenshulme Old Library
Also known as: Lol
We are a community arts organisation with a vision to grow as a vibrant, safe and welcoming community focused hub to enrich people's lives.Strategic objectives:Grow our income to ensure sustainability.Deliver internal improvements to the building.Develop an active community of co-producers, volunteers and participants.Widen and diversify our audiences.A community asset transfer.
Activities & Mission
We are a community arts organisation with a vision to grow as a vibrant, safe and welcoming community focused hub to enrich people's lives.Strategic objectives:Grow our income to ensure sustainability.Deliver internal improvements to the building.Develop an active community of co-producers, volunteers and participants.Widen and diversify our audiences.A community asset transfer.
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.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £69,147 | £80,628 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2024 | £77,013 | £76,420 | 0 / 11 | |||
| 2023 | £52,594 | £52,481 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £72,301 | £21,745 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2021 | £41,888 | £47,005 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Levenshulme Old Library
What does Levenshulme Old Library do?
We are a community arts organisation with a vision to grow as a vibrant, safe and welcoming community focused hub to enrich people's lives.Strategic objectives:Grow our income to ensure sustainability.Deliver internal improvements to the building.Develop an active community of co-producers, volunteers and participants.Widen and diversify our audiences.A community asset transfer.
How much income did Levenshulme Old Library report in 2025?
Levenshulme Old Library reported total income of £69k and reported expenditure of £81k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Levenshulme Old Library registered as a charity?
Levenshulme Old Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 2016 as charity number 1165870. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Levenshulme Old Library?
Levenshulme Old Library is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Laura Carroll. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Levenshulme Old Library operate?
Levenshulme Old Library operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Levenshulme Old Library a registered charity?
Yes — Levenshulme Old Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165870.
Details
Cromwell Grove
MANCHESTER
M19 3QE
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