Libraries Unlimited South West
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.
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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 80% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 74% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 85% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £9,415,501 | £9,668,874 | £9,643,232 | £3,223,782 | £2,930,273 | 360 / 786 |
| 2024 | £9,542,154 | £9,462,065 | £9,412,344 | £3,472,154 | £3,241,261 | 371 / 632 |
| 2023 | £8,502,619 | £9,002,652 | £8,850,352 | £3,392,065 | £3,208,065 | 383 / 550 |
| 2022 | £8,900,000 | £8,299,000 | £8,176,000 | £3,892,000 | £3,354,000 | 359 / 442 |
| 2021 | £9,535,000 | £7,186,000 | £7,057,000 | £3,280,000 | £2,497,000 | 373 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Libraries Unlimited South West
What does Libraries Unlimited South West do?
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.
How much income did Libraries Unlimited South West report in 2025?
Libraries Unlimited South West reported total income of £9.42m and reported expenditure of £9.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Libraries Unlimited South West?
Libraries Unlimited South West has a program ratio of 102.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Libraries Unlimited South West registered as a charity?
Libraries Unlimited South West was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 November 2016 as charity number 1170092. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Libraries Unlimited South West?
Libraries Unlimited South West is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Libraries Unlimited South West operate?
Libraries Unlimited South West operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Libraries Unlimited South West a registered charity?
Yes — Libraries Unlimited South West is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170092.
Details
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