Reading Room, Barkway
Barkway Reading Room is a meeting place for Village organisations as required. The Reading Room now also operates as a small museum with displays about the history of Barkway. All residents in Barkway can use the Reading Room by arrangement with the Parish Clerk
Activities & Mission
Barkway Reading Room is a meeting place for Village organisations as required. The Reading Room now also operates as a small museum with displays about the history of Barkway. All residents in Barkway can use the Reading Room by arrangement with the Parish Clerk
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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2022.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | £10,546 | £1,083 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £11,043 | £1,097 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Reading Room, Barkway
What does Reading Room, Barkway do?
Barkway Reading Room is a meeting place for Village organisations as required. The Reading Room now also operates as a small museum with displays about the history of Barkway. All residents in Barkway can use the Reading Room by arrangement with the Parish Clerk
How much income did Reading Room, Barkway report in 2022?
Reading Room, Barkway reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £1k for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Reading Room, Barkway registered as a charity?
Reading Room, Barkway was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 May 1963 as charity number 302329. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Reading Room, Barkway?
Reading Room, Barkway is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Reading Room, Barkway operate?
Reading Room, Barkway operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Reading Room, Barkway a registered charity?
Yes — Reading Room, Barkway is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 302329.
Details
Barkway
Royston
SG8 8EE
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- 30 July 2026
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