# FRIENDS OF CHARMOUTH LIBRARY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1150758
- **Other names:** FOCL
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Feb. 11, 2013
- **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=1150758


## Contact

- **Address:** Thurlestone, Westcliff Road, Charmouth, BRIDPORT
- **Postcode:** DT6 6BG
- **Phone:** 01297560487
- **Email:** Roberthughes40@btinternet.com



## Activities

**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.

**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




## 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



## Areas of operation

- Dorset



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 28, 2024 | £4931 | £4163 | — | — |
| Oct. 28, 2023 | £3133 | £4418 | — | — |
| Oct. 28, 2022 | £2634 | £3031 | — | — |
| Oct. 28, 2021 | £1538 | £1122 | — | — |
| Oct. 28, 2020 | £2800 | £1500 | — | — |



## Trustees

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