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the friends of the british library

The charity supports other defined groups. The Friends Of The British Library 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, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.


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

Grants to British Library

Fundraising

See where The Friends Of The British Library is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£77,691
Latest Expenditure
£68,156

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£77,691£68,1560 / 0
2023£200,421£202,6210 / 6
2022£11,373£2,7310 / 0
2021£10,160£77,9630 / 0
2020£282,081£233,8190 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
BRITISH LIBRARY
96 EUSTON ROAD
LONDON
NW1 2DB
Registration Date
14 February 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
328095
Charity Number
328095

Trustees

Dr Christopher John Wright OBE
Stephanie Kenna Ms.
Rev NORMAN KEITH STEPHENSON
Dr Geoffrey Richard West
Dame Marina Sarah Warner