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the bookplate society

The charity supports the general public. The Bookplate Society is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in Warwickshire 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.

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Activities & Mission

The Society promotes the study and creation of British bookplates (ex-libris) through its journal, newsletter, books, occasional exhibitions and its website including listing artists willing to accept commissions. It also supports interest in the fields of graphic and book art, bibliography, heraldry and family history, and provides information about, and helps identify, British bookplates.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£11,993
Latest Expenditure
£15,993

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 133.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 133.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2021£11,993£15,9930 / 6
2020£12,500£18,5000 / 5
2019£12,712£15,5500 / 0
2018£19,999£19,8330 / 0
2017£14,877£13,8320 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers