The Portico Library And Newsroom
Also known as: Portico Library and Newsroom Limited, Portico
FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, LITERACY, THE DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE, AND THE PROVISION OF LITERATURE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND THE WIDENING OF PUBLIC INTEREST IN MATTERS OF LITERACY, ARTISTIC, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INTEREST OF EVERY KIND; TO CONDUCT A LIBRARY IN THE PREMISES AT MOSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, AND BUY OR HIRE AND LEND BOOKS, MAGAZINES, MUSIC, PERIODICALS AND PUBLICATIONS GENERALLY.
Activities & Mission
FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, LITERACY, THE DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE, AND THE PROVISION OF LITERATURE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND THE WIDENING OF PUBLIC INTEREST IN MATTERS OF LITERACY, ARTISTIC, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INTEREST OF EVERY KIND; TO CONDUCT A LIBRARY IN THE PREMISES AT MOSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, AND BUY OR HIRE AND LEND BOOKS, MAGAZINES, MUSIC, PERIODICALS AND PUBLICATIONS GENERALLY.
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 42% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £549,959 | £728,968 | £454,650 | £8,181,009 | £166,302 | 10 / 50 |
| 2023 | £412,532 | £444,741 | 0 / 26 | |||
| 2022 | £350,560 | £443,302 | 0 / 23 | |||
| 2021 | £433,351 | £394,193 | 0 / 24 | |||
| 2020 | £518,270 | £299,549 | £206,803 | £7,599,797 | £7,302,557 | 6 / 45 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Portico Library And Newsroom
What does The Portico Library And Newsroom do?
FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, LITERACY, THE DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE, AND THE PROVISION OF LITERATURE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND THE WIDENING OF PUBLIC INTEREST IN MATTERS OF LITERACY, ARTISTIC, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INTEREST OF EVERY KIND; TO CONDUCT A LIBRARY IN THE PREMISES AT MOSLEY STREET, MANCHESTER, AND BUY OR HIRE AND LEND BOOKS, MAGAZINES, MUSIC, PERIODICALS AND PUBLICATIONS GENERALLY.
How much income did The Portico Library And Newsroom report in 2024?
The Portico Library And Newsroom reported total income of £550k and reported expenditure of £729k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Portico Library And Newsroom?
The Portico Library And Newsroom has a program ratio of 82.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Portico Library And Newsroom registered as a charity?
The Portico Library And Newsroom was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 September 2011 as charity number 1143639. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Portico Library And Newsroom?
The Portico Library And Newsroom is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Catherine Diggines. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Portico Library And Newsroom operate?
The Portico Library And Newsroom operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Portico Library And Newsroom a registered charity?
Yes — The Portico Library And Newsroom is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143639.
Details
57 Mosley Street
MANCHESTER
M2 3HY
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated