The James Reckitt Library Endowment
Also known as: The James Reckitt Library Trust
For the maintenance of the public library
Activities & Mission
For the maintenance of the public library
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 81% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £506,080 | £612,801 | £531,551 | £17,670,309 | £814,413 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £471,359 | £370,535 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £417,416 | £451,895 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £346,917 | £408,458 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £320,301 | £360,851 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The James Reckitt Library Endowment
What does The James Reckitt Library Endowment do?
For the maintenance of the public library
How much income did The James Reckitt Library Endowment report in 2025?
The James Reckitt Library Endowment reported total income of £506k and reported expenditure of £613k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The James Reckitt Library Endowment?
The James Reckitt Library Endowment has a program ratio of 105.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The James Reckitt Library Endowment registered as a charity?
The James Reckitt Library Endowment was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 February 1964 as charity number 225497. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The James Reckitt Library Endowment?
The James Reckitt Library Endowment is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHLOE JANE FRANKISH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The James Reckitt Library Endowment operate?
The James Reckitt Library Endowment operates in Kingston Upon Hull City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The James Reckitt Library Endowment a registered charity?
Yes — The James Reckitt Library Endowment is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 225497.
Details
CITY TREASURY
HULL CITY COUNCIL
GUILDHALL ROAD
HULL
HU1 2AB
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The James Reckitt Library Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated