# UPPER NORWOOD LIBRARY TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1151668
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** April 17, 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=1151668


## Contact

- **Address:** The Upper Norwood Library Trust, Upper Norwood Library Hub, 39 Westow Hill, LONDON
- **Postcode:** SE19 1TQ
- **Phone:** 020 8670 4321
- **Email:** info@unlt.org
- **Website:** https://www.uppernorwoodlibraryhub.org/



## Activities

**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").

**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.

**Area of benefit:** THROUGHOUT LONDON




## 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

- Throughout London



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £317478 | £299414 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £276628 | £289450 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £220293 | £224951 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £332586 | £332411 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £351989 | £221435 | — | — |



## Trustees

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