Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/4/24 Period start date To 31/3/25 Period end date
Charity name:Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library
Charity registration number:1167677
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Provision of a public library service for recreation and/or other activities, by the Provision of books (of all types) Access to reference material Free use of computers and internet Access to photocopying and printing (fee charged) Provision of out of hours groups; both for social/educational purposes |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 | The library has remained open to the public for its regular hours when book loans, printing, photocopying and public computers are all available.We are also a source of public information. Our regular out of hours groups have continued to run successfully |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public ~~benefit~~ |
Para 1.18 | All library trustees have provided written and verbal statements in regard to their awareness of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
|---|---|
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on grant making | |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment | |
| including program related | |
| investment |
The library is run entirely by volunteers Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Volunteers have maintained a library service which otherwise would not exist. We also act as a warm space. In addition we continue to run sociable groups such as board games and crafting groups, as well as a digital drop in and a group for pre-schoolers. We have regular fundraising activities so that we can continue to provide these services. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
Other
Financial Review
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
Period start date 31[st] March 2024 - Period end date 1[st] April 2025
Charity name: Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library
Charity registration number: 1167677
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Stable position. As of 31stMarch 2025, the library’s current account held £8,087.60 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | A level of reserve is held to ensure long term financial sustainability; fund raising and donations keeps the library in a strong financial position. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £30,607.62 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties. |
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Leicestershire County Council (LCC) Grant (Section 106); Blaby District Council (BDC) grant; Library business (holds, fines etc); Donations received from the ‘Friends’ scheme; Takings from our usual fund-raising activities: book / plant sales, Quiz Nights and the Summer Raffle and Fayre. Fees raised from attendees of out-of-hours groups form a regular contribution to the library’s cashflow. Gift aid received from HMRC. Bank account interest. This year, the library applied for and received a ‘Fix the Digital Divide’ grant from the Good Things Foundation. This money was used by one of the library’s out-of-hour groups - the Digital Drop-In group - with the aim of supporting attendees in becoming more digitally active and aware. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 N/A A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 N/A Other |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Incorporated |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more |
Para 1.25 | Appointed by existing trustees following formal application. |
| ~~trustees~~ |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | As a community managed library we have a dedicated support team from Leicestershire County Council. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1167677 |
| Charity’s principal address | Station Rd , Narborough, Leicester LE19 2HR |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Helen Huston | chair | ~~(if any)~~ | |
| Clinton Ingrams | ||||
| Sue Eley | ||||
| Julie Jordan Spence |
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| Lesley Hull | ||||
| Jackie Kowalewski |
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| Margaret Watkins |
1/4/24-30/12/24 | |||
| Sarah Peck | treasurer | |||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional ~~information)~~
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Helen Huston Full name(s) Helen Jennifer Huston Position (eg Chair Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 12/1/26
Accounts Summary - End of Year 1 Apr 2024 - 31 March 2025
Narborough and Littlethorpe Library
| Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 31-Mar-25 | Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 31-Mar-25 | Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 31-Mar-25 | Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 31-Mar-25 | Receipts & Payments for the Financial Year Ended 31-Mar-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 - RECEIPTS | Unrestr'd Funds£ Restricted Funds £ Total£ Current Financial Year, Apr'24-Mar'25 |
Last Year | ||
| Unrestr'd Funds£ |
Restricted Funds £ |
Total£ | ||
| Voluntary Income Income Generation Investments Income |
1,619 5,013 0 |
1,619 5,013 0 |
1,171 3,890 0 |
|
| Charitable Income | 1,144 | 1,555 | 2,698 | 1,862 |
| Other Receipts | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| A2 - ASSETS & INVESTMENTS | 7,775 | 1,555 | 9,330 | 6,923 |
| Sale of Investments Sale of Assets |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
|
| TOTAL RECEIPTS A3 - PAYMENTS |
0 7,775 |
0 1,555 |
0 9,330 |
0 6,923 |
| Generating Funds | -1,353 | -1,353 | -723 | |
| Charitable Activities | -15 | -1,322 | -1,337 | 0 |
| Support Costs Othe Payments |
-3,595 -65 |
-3,595 -65 |
-5,143 -120 |
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| A4 - ASSETS & INVESTMENTS | -5,028 | -1,322 | -6,350 | -5,986 |
| Purchase of Investments Purchase of Assets |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
|
| TOTAL PAYMENTS NET OF RECEIPTS-PAYMENTS |
0 -5,028 2,747 |
0 -1,322 232 |
0 -6,350 2,980 |
0 -5,986 |
| 937 | ||||
| A5 - TRANSFERS{Between Funds} | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NET AFTER TRANSFERS | 2,747 | 232 | 2,980 | 937 |
| Cash Funds Last Yr End | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34,778 |
| A6 - CASH FUNDS THIS YR END | 2,747 | 232 | 2,980 | 35,715 |
| Agency Funds_(HMRC & NEST)_ | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Cash Carried Forward | 2,747 | 232 | 2,980 | 35,715 |
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Accounts Summary - End of Year 1 Apr 2024 - 31 March 2025
Narborough and Littlethorpe Library
| Statement of Asset & Liabilities as at 31-Mar-25 | Statement of Asset & Liabilities as at 31-Mar-25 | Statement of Asset & Liabilities as at 31-Mar-25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1 - Cash Assets | General Funds£ Restricted Funds £ Total£ Current Financial Year, |
Last Year | |
| General Funds£ Restricted Funds £ |
Total£ | ||
| General Fund | 38,695 0 |
35,715 | |
| Total Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Restricted Funds |
38,695 0 |
35,715 | |
| 0 | |||
| Current Charitable Cash Assets | 38,695 | 35,715 | |
| Money Held as Agent{eg: HMRC,NEST} Total Current Cash Assets B2 - Money Owed to the Charity{Other Monetary Assets} Gift Aid claim Other B5 - Money Owed by the Charity{Liabilities} Independent Examination Fee Other |
0 38,695 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
0 | |
| 35,715 0 0 |
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| 0 0 0 |
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| 0 | |||
| Charitable Cash Assets{Net of Liabilities) | 38,695 | 35,715 | |
| B3 - Investment assets 0 B4 - Assets retained for charity's own use. Fixed Assets 0 Stocks of Goods for Sale 0 Total Current Funds Total Funds(net of liabilities) |
0 0 0 38,695 38,695 |
0 0 0 35,715 35,715 |
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Accounts Summary - End of Year 1 Apr 2024 - 31 March 2025
Narborough and Littlethorpe Library
| Movements in Actual Funds for the Financial Year To | Movements in Actual Funds for the Financial Year To | Movements in Actual Funds for the Financial Year To | Movements in Actual Funds for the Financial Year To | 31-Mar-25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Assets Cash at Bank & in Hand Cash Account Bank, Deposit Account Total Cash Held Cash held as agent Current Charitable Cash Assets Owed to Charity{Overdue Receipts} Owed by Charity{Overdue Payments} Net Cash Funds |
Bt'Fwd at 01-Apr-24 5,321 30,395 35,715 0 35,715 0 0 35,715 |
Receipts in Period 9,117 0 9,117 0 |
Payments in Period -6,350 0 -6,350 0 |
Transfers in Period 0 213 213 |
Cd'Fwd at 31-Mar-25 8,088 30,608 |
| 38,695 0 |
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| 38,695 0 0 |
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| 38,695 |
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