Berkeley Books
Analysis
Berkeley Books is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Glos.. It was registered in November 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07840781). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Berkeley Books reported income of £419k and spending of £331k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £27k to £419k (+1426%), an average of +98% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 787%. Over the whole period it spent 73% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Berkeley Books sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Killingworth Young Peoples Club (£417k), The Eton Fives Association Limited (£421k) and Wiltshire Scout Council (£415k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Berkeley Books is a community run hub and library. It offers a wide range of activities and educational services to all the community and be a meeting place for clubs and other social events. It will continually expand its activities in line with community demand.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Killingworth Young Peoples Club | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £417k |
| The Eton Fives Association Limited | West Midlands | £421k |
| Wiltshire Scout Council | Wiltshire | £415k |
| Basildon Sport & Leisure Club | Essex | £422k |