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Friends Of Charmouth Library

Focl

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1150758
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed June 18, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Feb. 11, 2013
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
Thurlestone
Westcliff Road
Charmouth
Bridport
DT6 6BG

Activities

Provision of a library service in Charmouth for local people of any age or sex.Provision of social welfare interests for recreation and leisure through the provision of a community meeting place and a mix of activities by the Friends of the library and other interested groups, again for all sections of society.Provision of an Internet cafe and computing facilities

Objects: 1. To Advance The Education Of The Public By The Provision Of A Public Library In Charmouth2. To Further Or Benefit The Residents Of Charmouth And The Neighbourhood, Without Distinction Of Sex, Sexual Orientation, Race Or Of Political, Religious Or Other Opinions By Associating Together The Said Residents And The Local Authorities, Voluntary And Other Organisations In A Common Effort To Advance Education And To Provide Facilities In The Interests Of Social Welfare For Recreation Leisure Time Occupation With The Objective Of Improving The Conditions Of Life For The Residents. In Furtherance Of These Objects But Not Otherwise, The Trustees Shall Have Power: To Establish Or Secure The Establishment Of A Community Centre And To Maintain Or Manage Or Co-Operate With Any Statutory Authority In The Maintenance And Management Of Such A Centre For Activities Promoted By The Charity In Furtherance Of The Above Objects.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Recreation
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Local Authority
Dorset

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Oct. 28, 2025 June 18, 2026On time £4,050 £5,796
Oct. 28, 2024 July 10, 2025On time £4,931 £4,163
Oct. 28, 2023 July 22, 2024On time £3,133 £4,418
Oct. 28, 2022 June 20, 2023On time £2,634 £3,031
Oct. 28, 2021 March 11, 2022On time £1,538 £1,122
Oct. 28, 2020 May 1, 2021 £2,800 £1,500

Trustees

Name Appointed
Russell Gainford Telfer (Chair) Nov. 29, 2017
Eden Thomson Oct. 24, 2015
Elizabeth Joy Sansom July 10, 2025
Linda Sayers Oct. 24, 2015
Penny Collins April 28, 2021