The Durning Library
Expenditure is used to assist school libraries and to fund extended hours at the Ascot Durning Library. Additional library hours funded at ?20,000 per annum.
Activities & Mission
Expenditure is used to assist school libraries and to fund extended hours at the Ascot Durning Library. Additional library hours funded at ?20,000 per annum.
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.
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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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £23,645 | £23,921 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £24,148 | £30,226 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £23,917 | £23,700 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £23,854 | £29,010 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £23,665 | £18,791 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Durning Library
What does The Durning Library do?
Expenditure is used to assist school libraries and to fund extended hours at the Ascot Durning Library. Additional library hours funded at ?20,000 per annum.
How much income did The Durning Library report in 2025?
The Durning Library reported total income of £24k and reported expenditure of £24k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Durning Library registered as a charity?
The Durning Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 1963 as charity number 307986. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Durning Library?
The Durning Library is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is GEOFF DONOVAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Durning Library operate?
The Durning Library operates in Windsor And Maidenhead, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Durning Library a registered charity?
Yes — The Durning Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 307986.
Details
HIGH STREET
ASCOT
BERKSHIRE
SL5 7JF
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