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Upper Norwood Library Trust

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1151668
Status
Registered
Registered
April 17, 2013
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Throughout London

Address

Address
The Upper Norwood Library Trust
Upper Norwood Library Hub
39 Westow Hill
LONDON
SE19 1TQ

Activities

The Upper Norwood Library Trust was formed by local residents with the objective of taking over the operation, governance and management of the Upper Norwood Joint Library (UNJL) as a library and community hub. Due to significant funding reductions the library has been at risk of closure. The Trust runs courses, activities and provides facilities at the Library Hub for the local community.

Objects: The Company Has Been Established For Public Benefit To:1. Advance The Education Of The Public By The Provision Of Or Assistance In The Provision Of A Library And/or A Library Service To Be Available To The Public At Large; And/or2. Without Prejudice To The Generality Of The Above, To Advance The Education Of The Public By The Management And Operation Of The Upper Norwood Library, Including Facilities For Adults, Children, Young People, Including Information And Study Facilities; And/or3. To Advance The Education Of The Public Through The Development Of Programmes To Promote Literacy And Life Long Learning; And/or4. To Develop The Skills And Capacity Of Those Sections Of The Community In Need, Whether By Reason Of Youth, Age, Infirmity, Disability Or Social Or Economic Circumstances To Enable Them To Participate More Fully In Society; And/or5. Pursue Such Other Charitable Purposes Consistent With The Above, As The Trustees In Their Absolute Discretion Shall Determine (Together The "Objects").

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout London

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £317,478 £299,414
March 31, 2024 £276,628 £289,450
March 31, 2023 £220,293 £224,951
March 31, 2022 £332,586 £332,411
March 31, 2021 £351,989 £221,435

Trustees

Name Appointed
Ade Adebola Feb. 21, 2024
Angela Thomas Feb. 21, 2024
Grahame Danby June 15, 2021
June O'Sullivan MBE May 4, 2017
Katie Finn July 12, 2022
Katy Parry Feb. 21, 2024
Nazgol Kafai-Golahmady Feb. 21, 2024
Rachel Walker Sept. 16, 2024
Sarika Patel Feb. 21, 2024
Thea Edwards Sept. 20, 2023