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the british library collections trust

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public. The British Library Collections Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in London 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

The objects of the Charity are to advance the nation's intellectual heritage and to educate the public through the provision of support and assistance in relation to the development, management, promotion and use of the British Library's Collections and such other exclusively charitable activities of the British Library as the charity trustees in their absolute discretion may determine.

Fundraising

See where The British Library Collections Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£55,965
Latest Expenditure
£149,167

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 266.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 266.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£55,965£149,1670 / 0
2023£285,074£97,2050 / 0
2022£84,156£135,0640 / 0
2021£84,156£135,0640 / 0
2020£120,455£66,8380 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers