The William Salt Library Trust
Also known as: William Salt Library
Conservation and promotion for educational and other purposes of an historic library relating to Staffordshire, with ongoing accessions and collection management
Activities & Mission
Conservation and promotion for educational and other purposes of an historic library relating to Staffordshire, with ongoing accessions and collection management
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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2018 — William Salt Library (organisation 528570)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £12,216 | £15,846 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £9,801 | £7,824 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £12,889 | £36,709 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £77,914 | £13,930 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £32,555 | £6,718 | 0 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The William Salt Library Trust
What does The William Salt Library Trust do?
Conservation and promotion for educational and other purposes of an historic library relating to Staffordshire, with ongoing accessions and collection management
How much income did The William Salt Library Trust report in 2025?
The William Salt Library Trust reported total income of £12k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The William Salt Library Trust registered as a charity?
The William Salt Library Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 2017 as charity number 1173509. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs The William Salt Library Trust?
The William Salt Library Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is MRS MITHRA TONKING. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The William Salt Library Trust operate?
The William Salt Library Trust operates in Staffordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The William Salt Library Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The William Salt Library Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173509.
Details
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ST16 2LZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- William Salt Library
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated