Re<elpts & Payrnentsthcrounts- Harburyvlllaze Llbrary & Blbllos Cale Js at31st D¥embér102S RelP1S Grant Payments Donations SIOS Funds 2015 2024 1,141.40 L367.53 8,992.90 597. 2356.90 ,303. 314.50 Events Revenue Ionlifie ficket salès) Le55 Events Expenditure (Transferto Event) Events Net Hirèof Premlse5 8iblK)'5 Cafe- Sross Sale5 Icash 5alesl 8iblio's Cafe- Gross k1¢5 Icohtacdessl 7,917.64 8,165.33 -247.69 1.065.00 531.40 937.50 6,437.03 L2.132.20 Art Gèllery- Fees& commisOn$ Charlty Rerycle eank Interest Payment From PreSchoDI for New Fire Extinguisher Square Card ReaderlCard¥ don8tions etri Total Recelpts 18.569.23 272.00 91.fM) 552.20 89.99 17,614.86 iDg.fKJ 58.35 1,312.02 528.34 33.01&90 797.89 3L835A2 Payments Utllities INet of Pre-school & E<arl Repairs & Malntenance Equipment PurchÈse5 8roadtyand/phonÈ Cleaning (Library & èlbliosl 2.408.56 6,092 71 2,842.93 4,037.10 644.67 L275.00 0.00 2,291.71 2.026.82 7.EdJ4.26 435.38 833 08 1.019.53 1.225.00 162.56 2,238.26 751.76 77&Q¥) 4.379.27 136.58 Library Consumables 8ibliO'% È¥pensÈs IEquipment Maintenincel 8ibliOS Trading ExpÈnses Sum Up commisslon18ibliosl Buy a Book Fund INetvf Reteiptsi sank Char£e5 582.(NJ 4,607.71 204.55 IOB.20 60.00 8,480.90 d97.57 Voltsfiteer'5 Party & 8BQ Mii¢ellaneouS Paid to Harbury News (salè of ¢opie5 20231 P?Id to Harbury Heritage fjroup (Book Sale51 o Svppliers Paid to Book Su pier Crossthe styles H3rbu Church- sales of HL&S Pen5 Totsi Payments 288.12 388 31 22.70 446.62 17.58 99.46 133.05 13.32 34.41Q14 22,7%.25 Represented by¢45h at bank: B&lantÈ b/fiYd january 38.582.29 -1.395.24 53.641.15 ID.039.17 -2$8.03 38.58Z.29 Proleci Deflcit Ag3lnstGrallts laJKe at B4nk 37,IB7.05 Funds are made up as loJltsw5- 8ank Accounts 3111V2025 CAF- Current Acc CAF- GoldAcc 2,273.81 34.913.24 57.187.05 1213.91 36.368.38 38,58Z.19 Any$l$Of F¥nds-3111212025 Genenl Funds Buy3 eook Fund S106 (Qpital Expl Totsl 30,647.20 446.76 6,093 09 37,187.05 33,156.67 554.96 4A70.66 36.29
Fl er Income: The library's income forthe year was £33.004, a nominal increase of £200 from 2024. 8iblio's gross income of £18,5k was an increase of £lk Irom the previous year. Funds of £9k from WCC and Harbury Parish Council, awarded for a new web site and complrters. And, The Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust which was a delayed grant lor the heating pioject. Petty Cash". The sale of tickets on the library card machine for Organisations has continued to grow for a second year, increaslngfrom £5.3Kto £8k, with funds, less fees being paid out. Only the net ot income and expense Is recorded within the accounts. Card sales increased significantly following a revamp of stock and many more artists, cards being displayed. Donations increased by almost £400 last year, mainly due lo the increase in groups usingthe library building duringthe afternoons where tea. coffee and biscuits are provided. Type of Income Book Sales Card Sales Square Card Pettycash 55.81 Total Pald Total Income 21.59 112.78 166.03 106.80 133.05 139.78 Donations Harbury & Labroke News 8*.80 13.90 4.81 17.58 1.13 H&L Pens 17.12 -17.12 Miscellaeous 16.(M) i&oo PrinL Cijpy & Lamlnate 234.21 375.20 6oa.41 Total: 1.467.51 1769.32 Type of Expense Petty Cash Total Expen$e thnsumables 81.24 81.24 Newspapers 438.20 438.20 Relreshments 25tL81 254.81 Cash Banked 597.00 597.00 Total: L37L25 13n.25
The £8k increase in expenditure was mainly due to the final bills forthe Heating Project amounting to £8.Sk which came in duringJanu8ry,' £4.8k was available in S106 funds and the balance paid out of Library general funds. £3.5k was spent on enhancing the look of the library with new furniture, upgrading the computers and a Complete makeover on the Library's Web Site, all of which were funded by grants. The reduction in utilities of £1,500 is due to the renegotiation with Totalpower, our electricity supplier. of the unit price of electricity, reducing from 30.9467p to 20.2636p. Following th8 completion of the new heating instalL8tion, further electrical and painting work was required to ensure the library was fitfor purpose amounting to an increase in repairs and maintenance of £2k. A trading deficit of £1.395.24 is recorded for the year; however. the library funds remain healthy. Thefocus fortheyearwas, providinga welcoming, warm spaceforthe Hart)uryCommunity, where groups can gather. computers and internet connection available, books galore, newspapers, and a hot or cold drink accompanied by a biscuit or piece of homemade cake. However, there is still plenty rnoreto do. Biblios is now requiring an upgrade. A more eff icient till is required to ensure customers are not waiting to place their order. and the iTrcome recorded more accurately. The kitchen area needs insulating. cupboards and worktops replacing, Rosemary Blackbum Treasurer April 2026
Independent Examlngr's Report tothe Trustees of Harbury Vlllage Library I report on the accounts presented of the Trust for the yeBr ended 31¥ December 2025. Respe¢tive r05ponyibliFties ol trustees and examlngr. The charity'strusteesare responsible forthe preparation ofthe aecount8.The charity'strustees considerth&t an auditis not requirèdforthis ye8runder section 144121 of the CharitiesA¢i 2011 (the 2011 Actl and that an independent examination is ngeded. It is my responsibility to- Examine the contents under section 145 of the 2011 Act. To follow procedures laid down in the general Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission under Section 14515BI of the 2011 Act. To State whether particular mstters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent examiner's reporL My examination was Carried out in accord8nce with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An exsmination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and e comparison of the accounts presented with those record8. It also incluctes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanation from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The proceduies undertaken do not provide all the evid2nce thatwould be requir8d in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to wheth6r the accounts pres6nt a 'true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Ind8pondent examiner's $tstement. In connection with my examination, no matters come to my attention: 1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the r&quirem8nts'. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act. to prepare accounts which accordwith the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the 2011 Act have nol been met,. 01 2. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper undeistandin ot the accounts to be reached. Si8naturg= Name.. Robert I Powell Professional Qu81ification: l.C.M.A Date: 3.141ty¥ Address.. Westfields, H811 Lang, Harbury,Warks, CV33 9HG