MEASHAM & DISTRicf COMMUNITY LIBRARY
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Reference and administrative details of the charity and the trustees
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose registration number 15 1167493.
The charity is registered at High Street Measham DE12 7HR.
The trustees in place at the date of approval of this report are:
A Douglas-Lee (appointed 26 September 20161
R Ratcliffe (appointed 26 September 20161
J Thorpe Ire-appointed at AGM, 28 September 20211
N McNeil {appointed 22 December 20171
nd
N Sale {appointed at AGM, 22 November 20201
th
S Clark (appointed at AGM 25 October 20231
Structure, governance and management
The charity was constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation under a formal written
Constitution on the 6 June 2016.
The Constitution requires that there should be no less than three and no more than eight trustees at
all times. It also requires that one third of all trustees retire at each biennial general meeting by
rotation.
New trustees are provided with a copy of the current constitution together with a copy of the CIO'S
latest trustee5 annual report and statement of accounts.
Objectives and activities
The objectives of Measham & District Community Library {M&DCLI as set out in its constitution are:
l. The provision of a public library in Measham and the surrounding area and communities.
2. To promote, for the benefit of the residents of Measham and the surrounding area and
communities, the provision of a public library for recreation and leisure time occupation of
individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or
disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at
large in the interests of social welfare.
3. To advance the education of the public in Measham and the surrounding area and
communities by operating and managing a lending library.
Activities undertaken by the charity in accordance with the above objectives comprise principally the
operation of a volunteer run lending library and fundraising events, together with hiring of the

premises to third party groups for the benefit of the community. All activities are undertaken in the
interests of public benefit.
Achievements and performance
M&DCL continues to work with a splendid team of loyal volunteers that deliver excellent support to
the library users.
The library remains in a strong financial position. M&DCL are continuing the fundraising events, and
we continue to work with Measham Medical Unit and their Patient Participation groups.
We continue to let the library building to third parties, including Knit & Natter, Stroke and Disability,
a Sewing Group, The Welcome Club (activities for the elderly) and a Book Club.
Financial Review
M&DCL have accumulated sufficient cash reserves over the last ten years to fund a minimum of one
year's ongoing operational expenditure.
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For the year ended 31 March 2025 the charity has a balance of £63,638.00, currently held in a
current account and several savings accounts. The trustees are grateful for the continued support
from Leicestershire County Council, including access to the Council's book stock and operating
systems, and through a lease for the library premises at a peppercorn rent for a period of ten years.
This is currently under review but we understand that the agreement will continue for another 10
years. We are also grateful for the generous support given by North West Leicestershire District
Council.
All the charity's funds are unrestricted.
A Douglas-Lee
N McNeil
R Ratcliffe
N Sale
J Thorpe
S Clark
th
7 January 2026

Measham & District Community Library
24/25
Receipts and payments account for the year ending 31 March 2025
RECEIPTS
Unrestricted Funds
Library income from fines, sales etc.
Fundraising Events
Rental Income
2024
6,449
3,354
5,602
4,865
4,284
5,225
Co-op grant
2,169
1,309
Bank Interest
1,885
18,867
410
16,094
Restricted Funds
S106 drawdown
515
220
515
220
19,382
16,314
PAYMENTS
Insurance
3 Rings
WIX.com
Heat and Lig
Water Charges
Building & firi
Cleaning
Facilities Management Expenses
Consumables
Events
Assets
S106 expenditure
Fees
Sundry
994
899
174
162
243
5,593
874
171
11,366
763
1,056
570
2,820
450
902
1,185
612
703
1,951
244
2,102
355
515
380
45
362
47
217
14,226
21,530
NET SURPLUS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMEI
5,156
15,217)
CASH AT BANK AT 31 MARCH 2025
CASH ON HAND AT 31 MARCH 2025
63,558
80
57,841
50
63,638
57,891

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 MARCH 2025
CASH AT BANK: H&R BS Sa
H&RBSS
SantandE
SantandE
3.40%
2.00%
1.00%
0.00%
41,567
10,254
6,256
5,481
40,000
10,000
6,192
1,648
CASH ON HAND
PETTY CASH
80
50
63,638
57,891
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
Library Funds
100 Club
Unbanked Cash: takings
Petty Cash
63,373
185
57,639
203
80
50
63,638
57,891
Trustees
S Clark
R Ratcliffe
A DouElas-Lei N Sale
N Mc Neil
J Thorpe
NOTES
Interest rates stand as shown in Assets and Liabilities. Reduced over the year in stages.
Exceptional costs in 23/24 due to reduced monthly payments in 22/23 &
malfunctioning front door.
22/23 service was late (April) so paid for in 23/24 along with 2024 service (£912 each)
Approximaton of 100 club prizes to be paid out
September 2025