# KEATS COMMUNITY LIBRARY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1146702
- **Other names:** KCL
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** March 30, 2012
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1146702


## Contact

- **Address:** 12A KEATS GROVE, LONDON
- **Postcode:** NW3 2RN
- **Phone:** 02074358748
- **Email:** keatscommunitylibrary@gmail.com
- **Website:** www.keatscommunitylibrary.org.uk



## 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.

**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

**Area of benefit:** CAMDEN




## 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

- Camden



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £133983 | £75208 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £74225 | £66341 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £93131 | £58020 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £49041 | £22061 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £41692 | £28048 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Steven Bobasch** (Chair) — appointed March 15, 2012
- Andi Dollia — appointed July 10, 2018
- JONATHAN NAKOUZI — appointed March 15, 2012
- Jana Harrison — appointed Aug. 8, 2013
- Katie Burge — appointed June 7, 2022
- Simon John Brumfit — appointed March 7, 2017
- VICTORIA LYNNE ROBERTS JOEL — appointed March 15, 2012