the london library

The charity supports the general public. The London Library is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.

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

The advancement of education, learning and knowledge by the provision and maintenance in London of a library embracing the arts and humanities

Fundraising

See where The London Library is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,845,182

Latest Expenditure

£5,236,178

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 86.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 17.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,435,321

Charitable Activities £2,913,379

Other Trading £202,222

Investments £294,260

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,514,481

Raising Funds £721,697

Governance £214,257

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£4,845,182	£5,236,178	£4,514,481	£31,835,235	£2,273,326	68 / 1
2023	£6,036,359	£4,633,958	£3,927,528	£31,714,958	£2,544,613	73 / 1
2022	£4,044,162	£4,766,520	£3,994,429	£31,054,184	£2,149,939	73 / 1
2021	£4,895,108	£4,231,323	£3,533,489	£30,426,883	£23,113,973	65 / 2
2020	£3,884,421	£4,192,377	£3,250,707	£28,017,933	£2,974,682	65 / 2