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The Gibson Library Society

Also known as: Saffron Walden Town Library Society

Formerly Saffron Walden Town Library Society, provides support to The Gibson Library (formerly Saffron Walden Town Library), through a programme of lectures, events,and voluntary work in the Library. The Society manages book selection and oversees conservation of the Library's collection. The Society also provides financial support for special projects, and acts as a consultative body.

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Activities & Mission

Formerly Saffron Walden Town Library Society, provides support to The Gibson Library (formerly Saffron Walden Town Library), through a programme of lectures, events,and voluntary work in the Library. The Society manages book selection and oversees conservation of the Library's collection. The Society also provides financial support for special projects, and acts as a consultative body.

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

Latest Income
£5,552
Latest Expenditure
£1,960

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 35.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 35.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Frequently asked questions about The Gibson Library Society

What does The Gibson Library Society do?

Formerly Saffron Walden Town Library Society, provides support to The Gibson Library (formerly Saffron Walden Town Library), through a programme of lectures, events,and voluntary work in the Library. The Society manages book selection and oversees conservation of the Library's collection. The Society also provides financial support for special projects, and acts as a consultative body.

When was The Gibson Library Society registered as a charity?

The Gibson Library Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 2000 as charity number 1084210. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs The Gibson Library Society?

The Gibson Library Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARTYN JOHN EVERETT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Gibson Library Society operate?

The Gibson Library Society operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Gibson Library Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Gibson Library Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084210.

Details

Address
2 King Street
SAFFRON WALDEN
CB10 1ES
Registration Date
20 December 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3954554
Charity Number
1084210

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Trustees

MARTYN JOHN EVERETT Chair
BRUCE MAURICE KINGSEY TICE
BRUCE MUNRO
Also governs 1 other charity
Charles Henry Reese
Dr BEN COWELL
Gillian Shirley Williamson
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HOWARD CARL NEWMAN
Also governs 2 other charities
Ian Willard
Katherine Eleanor Corduff Cole
Ljiljana Ortolja-Baird
Patricia Anne Gregory
Peter Jeremy Walker

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Saffron Walden Town Library Society
  • The Gibson Library Society

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