## RUSKINGTON PARISH COMMUNITY LIBRARY CIO 

## ANNUAL REPORT  2020/2021 

## 1.General. 

The Trustees considered 2020/21 a most difficult period to enable the provision of library services. The library is managed and operated through a number of dedicated volunteers and supervised at arms-length through Lincolnshire County Council (LCC). Given the introduction of a medical pandemic, Covid-19, the library was required to implement mandatory conditions to enable the library to function. The instructions ranged from complete closure to a restricted opening period with reduced hours and controlled access. Further, during complete closure mandatory internal and external health and safety checks were required. During the reporting period the library was able to function for limited periods following strict Risk Assessment criteria. Not unexpectedly during Covid lockdown periods the number of library users was significantly reduced. 

## 2. Building. 

The mandatory internal and external building checks were completed during periods of complete and restricted opening to the public. 

## 3. Volunteers. 

The Trustees noted the number of available volunteers during the year was significantly reduced given the Covid regulations that prevented attendance for normal library duties However, during the restricted operating periods the library was able to open and provide a much-appreciated public service especially as restricted travel was introduced. The operation of the library was ably assisted through the continued excellent support by the GLL Library Development Officer. 

## 4. Finance. 

LCC provided the Annual Grant that enabled the functioning of the library to continue through the provision of utilities, building and personnel insurance. These necessities continued throughout the year. The Trustees thanked Mrs Christine Casey for her continued management of the library financial account. 

## 5. Insurance. 

The mandatory insurance for both building and volunteers was provided. 

## 6. Rate Relief. 

The Trustees noted and appreciated the continued Rate Relief authorised by North Kesteven District Council. 

## 7. The Lease. 

The Trustees noted that library management continued to implement the terms of the lease as amended. 



## 8.Summary 

In summary, the Trustees noted that that library continued to provide a service when authorised during a very difficult period given the pandemic situation. 

Peter D Cunningham Chairman of Trustees Ruskington Parish Community Library CIO 



**RUSKINGTON PARISH COMMUNITY LIBRARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE 1 APRIL 2020 - 31 MARCH 2021** 

## **EXPENDITURE** 

|**INCOME**<br>GRANTS<br>Lincolnshire County Council<br>5167.00<br>ELECTRICITY FEED-IN<br>Total Gas and Power<br>319.44<br>5486.44<br>**E 5,486.44**|**EXPENDITURE**<br>UTILITIES<br>Gas<br>371.72<br>Electricity<br>353.35<br>Water Rates<br>108.44<br>833.51<br>TV LICENCE<br>157.50<br>INSURANCE<br>453.65<br>GROUNDS MAINTENANCE<br>116.32<br>CLEANING<br>468.34<br>EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS<br>0.00<br>PRINTING AND STATIONERY<br>0.00<br>OTHER SUPPLIES<br>9.09<br>TELEPHONE<br>0.00<br>POSTAGE<br>0.00<br>EXPENSES<br>Volunteer Expenses<br>119.70<br>RPC Admin<br>11.61<br>Miscellaneous<br>0.00<br>131.31<br>HEALTH**HUB**GRANT EXPENDITURE<br>0.00<br>ST GEORGE'S M&M GRANT<br>0.00<br>Surplus 2020/21<br>3316.72<br>**_f_5,486.44**|
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