Mancot Community Library Annual Report February 2022 - February 2023
Mancot Community Library (MCL) is a small CIO currently managed by 6 Trustees with a wide range of varying skills. There are also a core number of dedicated volunteers (16) who keep the library running smoothly on a day to day basis.
The primary purpose of the CIO is to provide a lending library with IT access. Following COVID, the library has remained open 3 days a week at varying times to allow access to all parts of the community.
The library is well stocked and the stock is continually updated to ensure we provide an up to date service. There are a number of PCs with internet access and printing, photocopying and scanning services. A number of ‘classes/groups’ take place in the library building which include a choir, photography, art, and knit and natter and are always looking to expand these further for the benefit of the community. The rooms within the building are also hired out to generate income. Rooms are also hired by local groups to hold various meetings.
The library also hosts the Mobile Post Office Van once a week, following the closure of the village library.
During this period a number of fundraising events have taken place including a Christmas Fair and table top sale. There are also regular hand-made and knitted items for sale within the library. The groups have also expanded to include a weekly Toddler Group. The library also hosts the local school on a regular basis with the children walking from the school, listening to a story and then some craft activities. This is very well received by all parties.
The library remains the meeting point for the monthly village litter picks organised by a local councillor.
The library continues to be an integral part of the community bringing lots of groups together and acting as a village hub. Links with the local village hall, church and donkey sanctuary have also strengthened during this period.
‘MANCOT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for the YEAR ENDING 28 FEBRUARY 2023
INCOME
| Donation Tub etc | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library | 825.80 | |||
| Small Jars | 3.86 | |||
| 829.66 | ||||
| Donations | ||||
| Flintshire County Council | 500.00 | |||
| Hawarden Community Council | 205.00 | |||
| Hawarden Masonic Lodge | 200.00 | |||
| Brian Hughes | 100.00 | |||
| Mrs Quinn | 100.00 | |||
| Candi & Co | 5.50 | |||
| Penny | 5.00 | |||
| N | 1115.50 | |||
| Fund Raising | ||||
| Xmas Fayre | 975.74 | |||
| Car Boot Sales | 506.02 | |||
| Pebble Sales | 123.00 | |||
| 1604.76 | ||||
| Till Sales (eg printing, refreshments, books, etc) | 457.92 | |||
| Book Sales (Revival) | 284.97 | |||
| Room Hire | 65.00 | |||
| Miscellaneous Credit (SSE) | 54.26 | |||
| TOTAL INCOME | 4412.07 |
EXPENDITURE
Operating Costs
| Insurance | 1576.09 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | 991.04 |
| Gas | 827.64 |
| Broadband/Telephone | 691.68 |
| Electric | 494.71 |
| Churches Fire Safety | 223.63 |
| Fund Raising | 203.89 |
| Welsh Water | 142.00 |
| Inks | 57.75 |
| 5208.43 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Expenses | |||
| Sign | 16.79 | ||
| Microwave | 20.00 | ||
| Ramps | 74.08 | ||
| Mailbox | 27.99 | ||
| 138.86 | |||
| Goods for Resale | 12.84 | ||
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 5360.13 | ||
| Excess Expenditure/Income | 948.06 | ||
| Balance Brought Forward | 9153.91 | ||
| Total Reserves Carried Forward | 8205.85 | ||
| Reserves consist of;- | |||
| Bank Current Account | 8045.51 | ||
| Petty Cash | 160.34 | ||
| 8205.85 |