We are open as a lending library for 14 hours per week . In addition, we host a number of regular groups in the library . Under 5s runs twice per Wk. Yarn Craft 2 x per month, monthly Book Group, weekly Chess Group and Lego club running On per month. We also host outside groups: the Writers, Group monthly, 'Adopters' group monthly, and a Dementia support group. We have a number of community book l)oxes erected around the village . We have joined the'warm spaces, initiative and now offer hot drinks to those who want them. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) All activities have been undertaken by the trustees with regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) TAR March 2012
The library only operates on the huge contribution of volunteers from the community. The local community values this facility and appreciates the efforts of people who give up much of their time to keep the library open. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grant making; policy programme related investment" contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year Visitor numbers have steadily grown month on month. From March 2023 to March 2024 there were 10,152 visitors to the library (including 1,150 for the weekend of the Scarecrow Festival). From March 2023 to March 2024, we had 203 new joiners and we issued a total of 8,883 books. We now have 3,280 active borrowers. We have maintained our Trustee meetings by Zoom and in person. Communications with volunteers have been kept up via team newsletters and 'Three Rings, volunteer management system. Communications with the public and library members have continued to be important to keep the library in people's minds, and let them know about our services .Our Facebook pages and Website have been kept up to date. In addition, newsletters have been written for the local Rothley Post and library events posters displayed around the village. We have 34 active volunteers. 28 of whom work on the public counter in the library on a rota basis and the others work 'behind the scenes, offering support such as under 5's sessions, Lego Club, art and craft activities, IT services, Health & Safety advice, gardening. We now have 8 Trustees elected altogether at the AGM in March 2024. 2 students have completed their bronze awards with the Duke of Edinburgh scheme and we currently have one young person from the local community working on a Saturday morning. We have received large numbers of donations of books from the public . These have been sold in the library and at regular library book sales, traded online and via specialist book shops. Any new suitable books have been added into stock . Book sales this year have raised £1,258 The Leicestershire Libraries Summer reading challenge ran during July and August 2023. 104 Children registered with Rothley Library from 7 different schools. 47 % completed the challenge. For the second year running Rothley village held a Scarecrow festival. This was organised by the Library . This took place over 2 days on a weekend in September 2023.There were 65 scarecrow entrants and the event proved to be very popular and was well reiVed -bringing 1,150 visitors to the library. In September 2023 we also held an outdoor film evening which was attended by over 250 people in the village. In December 2023 the library participated in the village 'Xmas lights switch on ' by holding a book sale, raffle and providing information about the library. The library has hosted a number of groups. Each group has increased the number of participants this year. The Under 5s Group now meets twice per week. Other clubs run at the library currently are Yarn Craft, Community Book group, Writers Group, an 'Adopters' group, weekly Chess Club, and a monthly Lego Club . The Community Book boxes which were popular and well used during the summer months, were emptied in October 23 and will be refilled by March 24. These provide books for parents/carers to share with their TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves The charity does not have a formal Reserves policy. There was £25,357 of cash reserves at year end. Of this £15,157 was held in an interest paying deposit account. Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information) Rothley Community Library's principal SoUrS of funds for this year were . You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Donations £2,940 Events £1,971 Library takings ( fines, reservations, printing) £1,764 Book sales £1,258 Library hire £610 Chamwood lottery £605 Bank Interest £490 There was no grant funding. Leicestershire County Council has provided the lease of the building at a ercorn rent Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{s) S. Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) tWMé¥fkJ 7£rASuLQ TAR tgl(912 March 2012
FINAL Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Rothley Community Library Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1163508 Charity's principal address Mountsorrel Lane Rothley Leicestershire Postcode LE77PS Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole ear Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Steve Mitchell Sandra Webster Jill Williams Sue Barnes Claire Cole Michelle Stephenson Grace Henry Sandra Newman Trustee Treasurer Secretary Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee March 2024 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infonnation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of governing document How the charity is constituted CIO Association Trustee selection methods Elected as per constitution and co-opted as appropriate when vacancies arise Additional governance issues (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees" the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity relationship with any related parties; trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and prOdureS to manage them. Section C Objectives and activities The provision of a public library in Rothley and surrounding area. To advance education of the public in Rothley by operating and managing a lending library. To promote for the benefit of the residents of Rothley and the surrounding area the provision of a public library for recreation and l or other leisure time. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012
"CHARITY COMMissioWcommunty Library FOR ENGLAND AND WALE Receipts and payments accounts 1163508 CC16a For the period from To 0110412023 3110312024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted fvnds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Donations Gift Aid HMRC Book sales (of donated books) Library takings Room hire Events Film Club takings Charwood Lottery Printing Interest Other 1,461 266 1,258 1,535 610 1.479 492 605 230 490 1,213 575 82 1,031 672 770 1,018 1,186 62 Sub total (Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Sub total Total receipts A3 Payments Running costs Consumables Film club costs Other IT costs Printing Refreshments Newspapers Premises maintenance Ring fend donation 5,535 574 325 7,195 1,720 1,150 166 1,770 1,787 803 431 248 3.754 361 Sub total A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) Transfer from/ to 1 year fixed rate bond (Cambridge & Counties bank) 10,000 10,000 Sub total - Total payments 32,001 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 19,337 200 19,537 25,357 35,554 19,537
ction B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ tegories Details B1 Cash funds Total unrestricted 24,305 Tarmac- scarecrow Sept 2024 RHT Co-op grant 700 152 200 1.052 Total cash funds Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted fvnds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) B2 Other monetary assets etails Fund to which asset belon Current value tional Cost (optional) B3 Investment assets Details Fund to which asset belon Current value tional Cost (optional) 16,358 B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Details Building alterations - counter, heaters. cabling Furniture 2,000 1,294 Children's area equipment Fixtures & ffftings transferred from Council at nil value IT project 10,133 7,805 Counters & cubboards & lighting 4.561 Kitchen refurbishment 545 Counter sneeze screen 5,980 Car t & floorin Fund to which relates Amount due tional When due tional B5 Liabilities Details Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Date of roval Signature Print Name
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ catogoi.ies Dptatls B1 Cash funds Total 24,305 Rothley Heritage trust C¢>op Grant 152 200 Tannac 700 Total cash funds 24.305 1,052 (agree balances with recepts and payments account(s)) Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Details B2 Other monetary assets Fund to which asset belon Current value tional Details Cost (optional) B3 Investment assets Fund to which asset belon Current value tional Details Cost (optional) B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use (original cost for info) Buildiro alterations -counter, heaters , 16.358 FUrnite 2,000 Chiklrens wea equipment 1,294 Fixtures & fittings transferred from COU11 IT projecl 10,133 Counters& cwoards & lighti 7,805 Kitchen refurbislynent 4,561 Counter Sneeze screen 545 Carpet & floorirYJ 5,980 Fund to which relates Amount due tional When due tional Details B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Date of roval SnatUre Print Name ANJD4A ss7cL 11. 6. eu) CCXX R3 accounts (SS) 1110612024