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libraries unlimited south west

The charity supports the general public. Libraries Unlimited South West is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Exeter and operates in Devon.


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

Promoting and encouraging a love of reading.Providing free access to information.Inspiring people of all ages to learn, imagine, create, succeed.Guiding and supporting people to explore and connect to the wider world.Offering a welcoming space to meet, socialise, learn, read and enjoy new experiences.Supporting the health and wellbeing of individuals and local communities.

Fundraising

See where Libraries Unlimited South West is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£9,542,154
Latest Expenditure
£9,462,065

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £702,866
Charitable Activities £8,103,628
Other Trading £531,967
Investments £203,693
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,412,344
Raising Funds £49,721
Governance £8,430
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£9,542,154£9,462,065£9,412,344£3,472,154£3,241,261371 / 632
2023£8,502,619£9,002,652£8,850,352£3,392,065£3,208,065383 / 550
2022£8,900,000£8,299,000£8,176,000£3,892,000£3,354,000359 / 442
2021£9,535,000£7,186,000£7,057,000£3,280,000£2,497,000373 / 0
2020£8,369,000£7,997,000£7,943,000£931,000£931,000376 / 184

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers