libraries connected

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. Libraries Connected is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Huyton, Liverpool and operates in Northern Ireland, Guernsey, and various other locations.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Objects of the Charity are to advance the education of the public by assisting in the establishment, maintenance, operation and development of libraries and library services in the United Kingdom (which are either public or from which the public may benefit) and to further such other charitable purposes consistent with the above as the Trustees, in their absolute discretion, shall determine.

Fundraising

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Country

Northern Ireland Guernsey Isle Of Man Jersey

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,862,192

Latest Expenditure

£2,170,161

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 115.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 5.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £1,282,192

Other Trading £0

Investments £34,734

Other Income £545,266

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,146,261

Raising Funds £23,900

Governance £83,701

Grants to Institutions £925,133

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,862,192	£2,170,161	£2,146,261	£2,220,988	£1,055,000	13 / 15
2023	£2,340,961	£1,358,303	£1,335,425	£2,528,958	£841,690	12 / 0
2022	£1,513,847	£1,234,576	£1,182,338	£1,546,300	£1,248,252	13 / 0
2021	£1,646,880	£1,224,864	£1,223,712	£1,267,029	£787,221	13 / 0
2020	£1,289,027	£900,544	£841,052	£845,013	£745,386	10 / 0