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Keats Community Library

Kcl

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1146702
Status
Registered
Registered
March 30, 2012
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Camden

Address

Address
12A KEATS GROVE
LONDON
NW3 2RN

Activities

Independent volunteer run Public Library serving Hampstead, Kentish Town, Belsize Park & other Communities. Funded by donations.Free access to collection of 20,000 books ( constantly updated) educational materials, quiet safe study area, public computers, computers classes.Many public events around literacy & the Arts. 5000 children's books & separate children's space with own activities

Objects: The Promotion Of Education, By Way Of Providing Education In The Form Of Literary Activity And Learning Through The Facilities Of A Community Centre Based Around A Library. The Library Will Be Run For The Benefit Of The Public Generally, And Particularly Children, The Elderly And Those Needing Special Help, Who Live Within A One-Mile Radius Of The Library. Services Provided May Include But Are Not Limited To:-A Children's Lending Library With Early Learning Activities;-An Adult Lending Library Including Large Print And Audio Books;-Quiet Working Spaces With Research Access For Students;-Computer And Internet Access;-Free Access To Reference Books, Newspapers And Periodicals;-Use Of The Library For Public Meetings, Literary Evenings And Local Clubs;-Educational Classes, E.g. Literacy Classes, Computer Training; And-Training And Mentoring Local People In Skills Related To Running A Community Library, Providing Work Experience And Employment.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Camden

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £133,983 £75,208
Dec. 31, 2023 £74,225 £66,341
Dec. 31, 2022 £93,131 £58,020
Dec. 31, 2021 £49,041 £22,061
Dec. 31, 2020 £41,692 £28,048

Trustees

Name Appointed
Steven Bobasch (Chair) March 15, 2012
Andi Dollia July 10, 2018
Jonathan Nakouzi March 15, 2012
Jana Harrison Aug. 8, 2013
Katie Burge June 7, 2022
Simon John Brumfit March 7, 2017
Victoria Lynne Roberts Joel March 15, 2012