national library of wales
The charity supports the general public. National Library Of Wales is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Aberystwyth and operates in England And Wales.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
Founded by Royal Charter in 1907, NLW is one of the legal deposit libraries of the UK and has benefited from this status since 1911. Through this privilege, by purchase, donation or legacy it has built up a significant collection specialising in Wales, the Welsh and the other Celtic peoples that includes a wide range of media: books, records, maps, pictures, films & for the benefit of the public.
Fundraising
See where National Library Of Wales is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £21,049,000 | £19,988,000 | £17,424,000 | £106,923,000 | £588,000 | 229 / 87 |
| 2023 | £17,430,000 | £19,393,000 | £17,742,000 | £102,350,000 | £1,055,000 | 226 / 5 |
| 2022 | £18,776,000 | £14,834,000 | £14,217,000 | £83,021,000 | £15,615,000 | 219 / 50 |
| 2021 | £17,305,000 | £14,097,000 | £13,461,000 | £78,204,000 | £14,823,000 | 239 / 50 |
| 2020 | £14,537,000 | £13,713,000 | £11,546,000 | £75,837,000 | £338,000 | 244 / 60 |
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