Frlends of Bun
Commun
Libra
Annual Re
ort of the Trustees June 2026
The last Iwelve months have seen significanly less direct involvementbythe Friends
in the work of the Library.
The move of the Library seNice back underthe control of Suffolk County Counul has
resulted in a numberof changesforthe staff. It is testamentto their good will and hard
work that there have been no obvious Changes in the experience of customers who
continue to benefitfrom a wide range of acttvities and services.
The staff have found Ihey have little time to give to supporting fund raising and
additional social events. As a consequence, the role of the Friends has shift&
increasinglyto maintaining an oversightoffundsand supportlng spending in line
ouroriginal objectives.
We continueto raise fundsthroughthesaleofgreetings cards and second-handbooks
and CDS. We also receive donationsfrom a numberofour users and we claim gift aid
where possible.
We are fortunate to be in a very strong position financiallyand to know Ihatlhe Library
building improvements, which we completed lastyear, have secU￿d a welcomingand
attractive environment which should need litue extra work for the nextfew years.
It is important that we do not underestimate the impact of the fundswhich we have
been able to continue to release to the Librdry the donations from the Friends
continue to enhance theservices forusers beyond the core offerprovided through Ihe
County Council funding.
Examples of the activities our donations have supported include:
Supportfora range ofchildren's activities includingcraftand Lego clubs during
the school holidays and throughout the year on Saturday momings.
Moming sessions forunderschool age children and theirparents I carers, and
the After School Club on Thursdays
Combined with the targeted financial support of Bungay Lions the excellent
work with local schools and playgroups has continued. Story telling sessions
and the provision of book boxes have been particularly welcomed by the
schools.
The Wam Rooms offercontinuesto be very popularand importantto a numter
of local residents.
The hygiene packs. menstrual products, pet food donations and emergency
food packs which can beobtainedfrom the Library are clearly a welcome lifdine
for many.
Social activities such as Scrabble, Cribbage, the jigsaw table and newspapers.
continue to be popular and well used.
At the end of Ihis year we find ourselves in a position where we need to seriOU￿Y
considerthe most effective way for the Friends, Charity to move forward. After careful
research, thought and discussion the Tnjstees are proposing changes in our
constitution. The aim of these changes is to maintain the role of the Friends in
supporling Ihe Library whilstmaking the govemance simpler but more effecb've and
sustainable. We hope our members will support our proposals.

We are very proud of what has been achieved by the Friends over the last 14 years
and we hope that Ihe Charitywill continueto enhance the Library service for Bungay
for many years to come.
Christs'ne Douglas
Chair of Trustees, The Friends of Bungay Community Library

FRIENDS OF BUNGAY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
CHARITY NUMBER 11S1649
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
2025
2024
UNRESTRICTED FUND
RECEIPTS
Sales
Fundraising
Misc- Gift aid
Interest
Grants
Donations
3.422
2.002
4.910
1,934
440
1,429
27.304
42.160
1.107
2.261
1.200
TOTAL RECEIPTS
9.992
78.177
PAYMENTS
Purchases
Repairs and renewals
Event costs
Card charges
Refurbishment costs
Accountancy
General expenses
1.500
5.358
3,039
33
47.565
240
329
4,581
775
1.031
42
180
571
TOTAL PAYMENTS
58.064
7,180
RECEIPTS LESS PAYMENTS
(48.0721
70.997
Bank balance and cash in hand al 1 October 2024
96,917
25,920
Bank balance and cash in hand al 30 September 2025
48,845
25,920

FRIENDS OF BUNGAY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
CHARI￿ NUMBER 1151649
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
2025
2024
MONETARY ASSETS
Lloyds Treasurers Aeeounl
Savings Account
Cash in hand
17.101
31,538
206
36,335
6D,533
49
48.845
96,917
The financial ststgmenls were approved by the twslees and signed on its behalf by.
Chairperson- C Douglas
Date: