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Rluk (research Libraries Uk)

Also known as: Curl, Research Libraries UK

RLUK's primary purpose is to increase the ability of research libraries to support the research community in the United Kingdom, and beyond.

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Activities & Mission

RLUK's primary purpose is to increase the ability of research libraries to support the research community in the United Kingdom, and beyond.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£590,173
Latest Expenditure
£557,003

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 23.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £534,363
Other Trading £32,400
Investments £23,410
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £557,003
Raising Funds £0
Governance £131,635
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£590,173
£557,003£557,003£668,861£465,2914 / 0
2024
£414,866
£459,6920 / 0
2023
£770,370
£631,879£631,879£680,517£481,2324 / 0
2022
£595,851
£585,725£585,725£542,026£466,1964 / 0
2021
£530,600
£380,195£380,195£531,900£457,8834 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rluk (research Libraries Uk)

What does Rluk (research Libraries Uk) do?

RLUK's primary purpose is to increase the ability of research libraries to support the research community in the United Kingdom, and beyond.

How much income did Rluk (research Libraries Uk) report in 2025?

Rluk (research Libraries Uk) reported total income of £590k and reported expenditure of £557k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Rluk (research Libraries Uk) registered as a charity?

Rluk (research Libraries Uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 1993 as charity number 1026543. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Rluk (research Libraries Uk)?

Rluk (research Libraries Uk) is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jane Louise Harvell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rluk (research Libraries Uk) operate?

Rluk (research Libraries Uk) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Rluk (research Libraries Uk) a registered charity?

Yes — Rluk (research Libraries Uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1026543.

Details

Address
RLUK
Room 257
Senate House
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7HU
Registration Date
28 September 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1026543
Charity Number
1026543

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Trustees

Jane Louise Harvell Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Catherine Louise Price
Christopher Bruce Cipkin
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Catherine Teresa Eagleton
Dr Catriona Cannon
Edmund James Thomas Fay
James Gordon Anthony-Edwards
Jane O'Neill
Josh Simbai Aaron Sendall
Kirsty Lingstadt
Wendy Heather White

Also Known As

  • Curl
  • Research Libraries UK

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30 July 2026
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