FRIENDS OF FLECKNEY LIBRARY
Chari
No: 1165571
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for tbe year ended -
31ST ￿￿RCH 2025
JOHN BIRD
Chartered Accountants
26, Brookfield Str¢¢t
Sy5ton
LEICESTER
LE7 2AD

FRIEf4DS OF FLECI(NEY LLBRARY
INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR Ef4DED 31ST MARCH 2025
Page
Report of the trnstees
Legal ￿]d administrative details
Report of the independent examiner
Accounting policies
Statement of financial activitie5
io
Balance sheet
11-12
Not¢s to the financial staternents

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for the period 1°, April 2024- 31st March 2025
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity nam
The Friends of Fleckney Library
other names charity is known b
1. TFOFL 2. Fleckney Community Library
Registered charity number {if any)
1165571
Charity's principal address
Fleckney Community Library
chool Street
Fleckney
Postcode
E8 8AS
Names of the chaTity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted If not fL)r whole
Namp of person lor body) entitled to
oint trustee
if an
Trustee name
Office lif any)
Linda Marsh211
Stephen Robson
Andrew Weatherby
Stephen Bilbie
Janet Earwaker
Chairman
TFOFL Members
Vice Chaimian
As above
Treasurer
As above
tNot8.' reslgnedJun8 2025]
As above
As above
Ruth Hughes
Fran Hutchinson
As above
As above
Jennifer McNair
As above
As above
As above
Jill Richardson
Kathy Rudge
Bernie Slribling
Wendy Whiting
Names of tho trustees for the charity, rf any, (for example, any cu5todiarJ trustees)
ame
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
None
10
As above
12
As above
Names and addresses of advisers {Optional information)
e of adviser
Name
Address
IA
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
IA
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August 2025

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for the perlod 1" ApTII 2024- 31st March 2025
Section B
Structure, governance and.mana
ement
Description of the charity's trusts
Conststulion
Type of governing document
l$.q. trust deecl consliluliun,
How the charity is conslitut8d
t8.g. tiusl, association. c.ompany
Charitable Incorporated Organisalion (Association)
Trustee selection methods
lu.g. appoiiilecl *Jy, elect6ci by,
ounding Trustees came forward as volunteers from the community.
rustees to b8 elected by Charity Member5 at subsequent Annual General
eetings of the Charity in a¢cordanc8 Wlth the Constitution.
Additional governance issues (Optional infoTrnatlon)
The Founding Trustees are a voluntary group who took over the running of
Fleckney Library from Leicestershire County Gouncil (LCC) on 7 March 2016
on a 10 year lease and grant agreement.
We were part-funded by grants from LCC until March 2022 and continue to
receive in-kind sUPPOrt for some services lincludlng provision of publi¢
computer IT servicesl and remain part of the LCC Library Service. The
Charlty must develop its own income generation streams to ensure future
sustainability.
We have recruited and manage a team of volunteers to help us deliver
library services in Flgckney and several of the Trustees are actively involved
in the day-to-day operations of the library as Lead Voluntegrs.
We are part ofthe county-wide network of Community Managed Libraries
and Trustee representatives meet quarterly with representatives from a
cluster of local CMLS, attended by LCC Support Officers.
You may choose lo 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
works",
relationship with any related
parties,.
trustees, consideration of
Major risks and Ihe system
and procedures to manage
thern.
The challenges we face in 2025 will be:
Raising the profile of the charity to increase membership levels and
financial support from the community
Increasing room hire and aGtivities at the library to further improve
income generation.
Preparations for renewal of the lease arrangements with LCC by
March 2026.
Section C
Ob"ectives and activities
1. To advance the education of the general public in Fleckney in
Leicestershire and the surrounding area, in particular but not
exclusively, by the provlsion of a volunteer-run cornrnunity
managed library providing access to community education and
opportunities for learning.
Summary of the objects of the
¢harlty set out in Its
governing document
2. To promote for the benefit of the residents of Fleckney and the
surrounding area the provision of a public library for recreation and
or other leisure time occupation of indlviduals who have need of
such facilities by reason of their youlh, age, infirmity or
disablement, financial hardship or social and economic
circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social
welfare and with the object of improving the condition of lif8 of the
said residents
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Augu312025

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for the period 1" Aprll 2024 - 31st March 2025
The main activities undertaken for public benefit in relation to th8 Charity's
objects are-
1.Operation of a public lending library and associated activities and
services
2.Provislon of resources and IT facilities, delivery of recreational
and educational events and services for the benefit and enjoyment
of tha local community
3.Provision of facilitles for user groups and other hirers.
The library has become an integral part of the community, engaging
8ffectively with other local groups and organisations.
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public beneflt in relation to
these objects (include withln
thls section the statutory
declaration that trustees hav8
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charlty
Commission on public
benefit)
The Trustees declare that we hav8 had due regard to the guidance issued
by the Charity Commission on public benefit and confirm that all our
operations and activities are in accordance wth such guidance.
Additional details of objectives and activitles (Optional information}
The Charity is not a grant-malung organisalion.
The Charity does not currentTy hold any investments.
Our volunteers make a signrficant and much-valued contribution to the
successful running of the Ilbrary and the Charity is dependent on and
grateful for their commitment of time, help and support.
The Charity has no employees and nong of the trustees or volunteers is
paid or rernunerated, other than Ihe reimbursement of reasonable
expenses and expenditure on behalf of the Charity.
You rnay choose to include
further stalements, where
relevant, about..
policy on grantmaking.,
policy programme related
investment.
contribution made by
volunteers.
ection D
Achievements and performance
Summary ofthe maln
achievement5 of the charlty
during the year
Achievements and initiatives of the Charity over the last year:
Retention of a knowledgeable board of Trustees with monthly
supported by a volunteer secretary.
Retention of a core gmup of original charity volunteers who have
be8n actively involved in delivery of library services and recruitrnent
of 2 new volunteer5.
Successfully supporting Duke of Edlnburgh Award student
volunteers thls year- one Bronze award completed, a Gold Award
nearing cornpletion of an 18-month placement & a second Gold
Award student commenced in 2025.
Good relationships & support among trustees and active volunteers
very much a Community leam effortwhere everyone's
contribution is valued and appreclaled.
Successful introduction of the new Library Management System in
February 2025 and training of our volunteers.
The g Anniversary of the Communily Managed Librarywas
celebrated with a coffee morning and a $8le in March 2025.
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August 2025

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for the period 1° April 2024 - 31st MaTch 2025
Section D
Libra
erformance.
Total library books issued in the year 1 April 2024- 21 March
2025.- 10825
Total number of new library joiners: 200
Total number of active borrowers: 450
The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge 2024 attracted
143 children aged 4-11 years to lake part with 116 [81 Q/ol
completing the challenge to read 6 books over the sthool summer
holidays.
Activities
The weekly Litt18 Ducklings Story Time including a Stay-&-Play
session last year and attendance has inGreased this year.
Several sales of books, toys and bric-a-brac also took place this
year, fundraising for the charity. We have a selectlon of handmade
crafts and gift items for sale, generating commission income for Ihe
charity.
Weekly Knit & Natter Drop-ln session continues to be increasingly
well-attended.
A Baby Sensory franchise has continued to regularly hire facilities
at the library with up to 12 parents and their babies attending èach
sesslon.
New Life Church's wgekly free 'Lunch at the Library. for the local
community has been very much enjoyed, including a community
Christmas Lunch, with up to 20 people attending each week.
NHS Health Visitors have hired the meeting room for 4 week Let's
Get Talking, sessions, typically supporting 6 8 famllies and thelr
children.
The library has hosted year group visits from the local primary
school and 8 3-sesslon Readiness for School course. Vve also
hosted visits for members of the local Squirrels & Beavers groups,
working towards their library badg8s in the autumn.
Other activities & drop-in sessions this year included..
Fleckney Gardening Group annual plant sale
Christmas Wreath Making course
Library took part in th8 village's Fleckney Festival Christmas event
in December.
Income from room hlre is increasing and w8 have Continued to offer
occasional raffles this year. We are also a charily registered with
the Harborough Lotto and receive a share of the ticket sales
nominating TFOFL each month.
Premises
Successful grant application to Harborough District Council secured
90010 of the cost of in5talllng LED lighting throughout the library &
purchase of new display and refreshments equipment
A donation from a local resident funded the cost of new vertlcal
blinds in the main library
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August 2025

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT for th8 period 1°, April 2024- 31st March 2025
Section E
Financial review
We are a not-for-profit organisation and all funds received or generated
directly support the purposes of the Charity and sustainability of the library.
Surpluses genèrated are carried forward towards our on-going liabilities
and running costs in subsequent years and we seek to retain sufficient
reserves to cover events or situations that may occur.
Brief statement of the
charity's policy on reserves
Detalls of any funds materially
in deficit
There are no funds in defcit.
Further financial review details (Optional Informatlon)
You may choose to includ8
additional information, where
relevant about:
the charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising).,
how expenditure has
supported the key objecllves
of the charity.,
investment policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopt8d.
The Charlty's principal source of funds was initially the annual grant
received from Leicestershire County Council. This grant-funding ended in
March 2022.Exlending and sustaining our own income generation
opportunities is now essential to enable the charity to meet its running
costs, including cost of internal repairs and maintenance.
Other lesser income streams include charity membership and donations,
sale of donated books 8nd other items, donations for refreshments & we
hire rooms out to local groups and organisations. Some of these streams
continued to be on hold or limited last year but have continued lo improve
In 2024125.
SoTne residual benefit remains in our deposit account from the £25,000
Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant we received in April 2020.
The charity's financial position remains secure as at 31 March 2025,
although monthly income was less than monthly expenditure for some of
the year, and all our liabilities have been met this year.
We r8ceived a granl of £7911.45 this year from Harborough District
Council's Rural Comrnunilies Grant which part-funded installation of LED
lighting throughout the building which will yield a reduction in our electricity
costs. We also received S106 funding totalling £3743.86 frorn Leics
County Council of which £315.86 funded stationery items and Ihe
remainder will go towards the cost of developing a study area in the library
in 2025. IFurther S106 funding has been received for this project in th& 2025126
linanci81 year.1
All funds are Invested back into the library and directly support our key
ob-eGtives and
rovision of libra
services.
Section F
Declaration.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above.
Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature{s)
Full namels
Position le.g. Secretary, Chair
etc
Dat
Linda Marshall
Weatherby
Chairman
Treasurer
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August 2025

FRIEf4DS OF FLECKNEY LIBRARY
LEGAL Af4D ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR Ef4DED 31ST MARCH 2025
Charity registration number:
1165571
R¢8iStered address:
25 Lodge Road
Fleckney
Leicestershire
LE8 8BX
Tn￿teeS.'
L. Marshall
S. Robson
A. Weatherby
J. EaTwaker
J. McNair
K. Rudge
IL Huglies
J. Richardson
B. Stribling
S. Bilbie
W. Whiting
F. Hutchinson
Bankers..
Co-operative Bank plc
Independent Examiner..
John Bird
Chartcred Accountants
26 Brookfield Street
Syston
Leicester
LE7 2AD
Solicitor:
Josiah Hincks Solicitors
Tlie Manse
22 De Montfort Street
Leicester
LEI 7GB

FRIENDS OF FLECKNEY LIBRARY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report on the financial statements for the year ended 3 1st March 2025. which are set out on pages 9 to 13.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the finan¢ial statement5'. you consider that the audit
requirement of section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply and that an independent
examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of tlie Act and to
state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commis510llers
und¢r section 145(5)(b) of the Ac¢ whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was Ca￿led out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners. An examinatioll iiicludes a review of the accounting records kept by the Cliarity and a
comparison of the financial statements preseLlted with those records. It al80 includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as trustees
Concerning any such matters. Tlie procedures undertaken do not provid¢ all the evidence that would be
required in an audit, and cons¢queiitly I do not cxpress an audit opinion on the view given by the financial
statements.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has Gome to my attention:
i) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
al to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of th¢ Act. and
b] to prepare financial statsments which accord with the accounting records and to
cotnply with the a￿oUnt}rtg requireinents of the Act
have not been met. or
ii) to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the financial statements to be reached.
J W Bird FCA
JOHN BIRD
Chartered Accountants
26 Brookficld Street
Syston
LEICESTER
LE7 2AD

FRIEI+IDS OF ￿￿cK￿Ey LIBRARY
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
BASIS OF PREPARATION
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Statement of
Re¢ommend¢d Practice: A￿oUnting and Reporting by Charities (the SORP) issued in March 2005 end in
accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and tlie Financial Rcporting Standard appli¢able in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)- They have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The principal accounting policies ar¢ set out below.
]T+lCOMtNG RESOURCES
Dollations and gifts
All monetary donations and gifts are included in full in the statement of financial activities when received.
Activitie5 for generating funds
Income is included when receiv¢d.
Investment in¢ome
Investment income is recognised when received.
RESOURCES EXPEf4DED
Expenditure is charged on a paymeni basis.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates to write down each asset ov¢r its
estimated useful life:
Fixtures and furniture . 3 years straight lin¢
FUND ACCOUNTING
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receiv¢d or generated for expenditure on
the general objectives of the Charity.
VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)
All items of expenditure are shown inclusive of VAT. as the charity is unable to recover this.

FIUENDS OF FLECKNEY LIBRARY
STATEMENT OF FJNANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST IVIARCH 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
Tota
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Note
Income and Expenditure
Incoming resour¢es
Incoming resources from generated funds:
Voluntary in¢ome
Activities for generating funds
Investment income
Fundraising
3,041
2,134
1,535
4.277
3,041
11,655 13,789
1,535
4,277
1,009
2.432
1,162
4.548
Total incoming resources
10,987
11,655 22,642
9,153
Resource5 expended
Charitable activities
Cost of fundraising
Governance costs
16,537
54
1,081
,227 24.764
54
1.081
13,956
95
1,056
Total resources expended
17.672
8.227 25.899
15,107
Net outgoing resources for the year
(6,685)
3.428 (3.257)
(5.954)
Total funds broU￿t forward
99,282
99,282
105,236
Totsl fund8 carrÉed forward
£92,597
£3.428 £96,025
£99,282
The accompanying acwunting poli¢ie5 and notes forni an integral part of these financial statsments.

FRIENDS OF FLEcia+lEY LIBRARY
BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST ThL4RCH 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
Total
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Fixtures & furniture
Current assets
Cash funds
92,597
3,428
96,025
99,282
Net assets
£92.597
£3,428
£96,025
£99,282
Fund8
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
92,597
3,428
99,282
£96,025
£99,282
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on ..
and signed on their behalf by:
. 2025
L Marshall - Chainnan
S RobsoD
Vice Chairman
The accompanying accounting poli¢i¢s and notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
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FRIETr4DS OF FLECKNEY LIBRARY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEI MENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
202S
2025
Total
Funds
2025
Totsl
Funds
2024
I VOLUNTARY INCOME
Donations received
Membership fees
Market Harborough Lotto
2,536
320
185
2,536
320
185
567
210
232
£3.04 I
£3.04l
£1,009
2 AcfIviTIES FOR GEI f4EI RATING FUNDS
Room hire
Library services
Grants received
1,929
205
1.929
205
11,655 11,655
2,150
283
£2,134
£11.655 £13,789
£2,433
3 INVESTIVJENT INCOME
Cash deposits- Co-op Bank Plo.
Instsnt access savings alc interest
£1.535
£1,535
£1.162
4 FUNDRAISING
Refreshments
Book sales
Sundry income
Photocopying
Plant and jam sales
Bag sales
Duck food sales
Hamper and other raffles
Toast Office books
Tombola
Greeting card commission
Wool sold
1,731
262
581
435
89
1.731
262
581
435
89
1,402
646
673
416
85
14
66
885
21
126
163
52
90
453
90
453
208
428
208
428
£4,277
£4.277
£4,549

FRIENDS OF FLECIOIEY LLBRARY
NOTES TO THK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ETr4DED 31ST MARCH 2025
CONTINUED
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
2024
S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2025
Water
Repairs and maintenaiic¢
Cleaning & rubbish removal
Insurances
Light & heat
Stationery & compvtsr consumables
685
6,627
,593
878
6,743
685
7.911 14,538
1,593
878
6,743
327
512
5,003
1,334
841
6,266
316
£16,537
£8,227 £ 24,764
£13,956
6 COSTS OF FUNDRAISING
Refreshment expenses
Duck food purchases and bags
LA)go merchandise purchased
35
19
35
19
20
75
£S4
£54
£95
7 GOVEI RJYANCE COSTS
Online rota system subscription
Accountancy
Paypal charges
Other expenses
168
648
168
648
162
630
260
260
256
£1,081
£1,081
£1,056
8 CASH AND BANK
Cash deposits..
Co-op Bank PIC- Instant acces5 savings account 89.422
Co-op Bank PIC - Current account
2,949
Paypal account
49
Casli and clicques in harld
176
89,422
6.377
49
176
91,887
7,177
3.428
218
£92,597
£3,428 £96.025
£99.282
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