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The Thomas Poole Library Nether Stowey

Nether Stowey Library 2019

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1181213
Status
Registered
Registered
Dec. 17, 2018
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
THE LIBRARY
CASTLE STREET
NETHER STOWEY
BRIDGWATER
SOMERSET
TA5 1LN

Activities

The provision and maintenance of a library in Nether Stowey and a library service for the village and surrounding parishes. To promote for the residents and surrounding area a public library for recreation and/or other leisure occupation in the interest of social welfare. To advance the education of the public in the history and heritage of the area, and the local environment.

Objects: 1) For The Public Benefit, The Provision And Maintenance Of A Library In Nether Stowey, Somerset And A Library Service For The Village And Surrounding Parishes; 2) To Promote For The Benefit Of The Residents Of Nether Stowey And The Surrounding Area The Provision Of A Public Library For Recreation And Or Other 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 And With The Object Of Improving The Condition Of Life Of The Said Residents. 3) To Advance The Education Of The Public In The History And Heritage Of The Area, In Particular Of The Lives Of Samuel Taylor Coleridge And Local Benefactor Thomas Poole, And The Local Environment.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Somerset

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £44,844 £31,247
March 31, 2024 £34,066 £35,322
March 31, 2023 £96,106 £50,217
March 31, 2022 £87,666 £30,238
March 31, 2021 £65,633 £40,606

Trustees

Name Appointed
Nigel Phillips (Chair) Oct. 30, 2024
Catherine Christie Sept. 15, 2021
Helen Louise Heslop Feb. 11, 2025
Susan Aubrey Oct. 21, 2018
Terence Richard Sackett Oct. 30, 2024