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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.

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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.

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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

Manchester City

Financial Information

Latest Income
£764,365
Latest Expenditure
£810,259

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 59.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 56.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 45.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £567,934
Charitable Activities £116,282
Other Trading £0
Investments £78,765
Other Income £1,384

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £457,120
Raising Funds £353,139
Governance £15,632
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£764,365
£810,259£457,120£8,345,160£149,97110 / 52
2024
£549,959
£728,968£454,650£8,181,009£166,30210 / 50
2023
£412,532
£444,7410 / 26
2022
£350,560
£443,3020 / 23
2021
£433,351
£394,1930 / 24

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 2025?

The Portico Library And Newsroom reported total income of £764k and reported expenditure of £810k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
1 September 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5016627
Charity Number
1143639

Trustees

Susan Catherine Diggines Chair
Alison Louise Pearce
Dr David Christopher Cooper
Dr Louisa Jayne Yates
Esther Olivia Lisk-Carew
Karen Chancellor
Kathryn Ann Graham
Also governs 2 other charities
Kevin Dalton-Johnson
Paul Deehan
Sade Regina Chinelo Omeje
Sarah Elizabeth Lay
Tam Watson
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Portico Library and Newsroom Limited
  • Portico

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9 November 2026
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