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 W￿k. 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)
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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
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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 re￿iVed -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
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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 SoUr￿S 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)
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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
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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 prO￿dureS 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
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"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 fen￿d 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
FUrnit￿e
2,000
Chiklrens wea equipment
1,294
Fixtures & fittings transferred from COU￿11
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
S￿natUre
Print Name
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1110612024