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The Old Library

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1198148
Status
Registered
Registered
March 7, 2022
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
SKIRCOAT GREEN ROAD
HALIFAX
HX3 0LQ

Activities

We work to retain an important local building by generating income from it. The income will be used to develop it into a welcoming space that will support learning and encourage neighbourhood cohesion. Our aims include providing a free library and a cafe with a flexible and inclusive service to the community.

Objects: (1) To Advance The Education Of The Public By The Promotion Of The Use Of A Public Lending Library Service For The Benefit Of The Residents Of Skircoat Ward.(2) To Promote Or Benefit The Residents Of Skircoat Ward, Without Distinction Of Sex, Sexual Orientation, Race Or Of Political, Religious Or Other Opinions By Associating Together The Said Residents And The Local Authorities, Voluntary And Other Organisations In A Common Effort To Advance Education And To Provide Facilities In The Interests Of Social Welfare For Recreation And Leisure Time Occupation With The Objective Of Improving The Conditions Of Life For The Residents.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
General Charitable Purposes, Recreation
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Calderdale

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £34,848 £25,805
March 31, 2024 £13,010 £21,420
March 31, 2023 £16,728 £3,034

Trustees

Name Appointed
Helen Rosemary Verity (Chair) Nov. 6, 2025
Colin Hugh Hutchinson Sept. 6, 2023
Grant Moorhouse Nov. 14, 2024
Heather Anne Baim April 1, 2026
Heather Rigg Nov. 6, 2025
Joanne Leighton April 1, 2026
Michael James Barnes Nov. 14, 2024
Rachel Whitbread Nov. 6, 2025
Susan Herbert Sept. 6, 2023
Susan Renate Russell Sept. 6, 2023