Activities & Mission
Grants to British Library
Grants
The Friends Of The British Library is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £1,651,056
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 74% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 304). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,639,388 | £1,660,160 | £1,660,160 | £3,053 | £3,053 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £77,691 | £68,156 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £200,421 | £202,621 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2022 | £11,373 | £2,731 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £10,160 | £77,963 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of The British Library
What does The Friends Of The British Library do?
Grants to British Library
How much income did The Friends Of The British Library report in 2025?
The Friends Of The British Library reported total income of £1.64m and reported expenditure of £1.66m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Friends Of The British Library?
The Friends Of The British Library has a program ratio of 101.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 304 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Friends Of The British Library registered as a charity?
The Friends Of The British Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 February 1989 as charity number 328095. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The Friends Of The British Library?
The Friends Of The British Library is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Friends Of The British Library operate?
The Friends Of The British Library operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Friends Of The British Library a registered charity?
Yes — The Friends Of The British Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 328095.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated