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Doorstep Library Network

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1158197
Status
Registered
Registered
Aug. 8, 2014
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
xandwhy Fivefields
8-10 Grosvenor Gardens
London
SW1W 0DH

Activities

The charity runs Doorstep Library projects sending volunteers to homes of children in disadvantaged areas to help them enjoy reading, read well, and to lend books. Parents are encouraged to contribute to their children's education, they are supported to access local services designed to help them and their children. The charity runs Doorstep Libraries in London.

Objects: 3.1 The Objects Of The CIO Are:3.1.1 The Advancement Of Education, In Particular For Children Aged 1-11 Years From Deprived Areas Of The United Kingdom Or In Low-Income Families, Primarily By Providing Doorstep Library Projects Which Provide Books And Book-Led Learning. 3.1.2 The Relief Of Need By Working With Low-Income Families To Support Them To Increase And Develop Their Skills And Confidence In Order That They May Better Participate In Their Community And Meet Their Own Needs.3.1.3 To Further Such Other Purposes As Are Charitable According To The Laws Of England And Wales As The Trustees From Time To Time Decide.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training
Who
Children/young People, Other Defined Groups

Geography

Local Authority
City Of Westminster, Hammersmith And Fulham, Lambeth

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
March 31, 2025 £748,918 £683,364 £472,037 13
March 31, 2024 £902,628 £692,521 £406,483 15
March 31, 2023 £828,487 £875,488 £196,377 19
March 31, 2022 £640,599 £741,367 £243,378 18
March 31, 2021 £741,837 £462,752 £344,146 9

Trustees

Name Appointed
Ariana Frances Musiol Poole July 12, 2022
Asma Ali Jan. 25, 2024
Dr Robert Barr Dec. 12, 2024
Dushiyanthi Horti Dec. 3, 2024
Laura Chesover Jan. 8, 2025
Peter Warwick July 1, 2023
Sarah Jane Gresty July 12, 2022