Rothley Community Library
Analysis
Rothley Community Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicestershire. It was registered in September 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, recreation and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Rothley Community Library reported income of £14k and spending of £15k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £11k to £14k (+35%), an average of +7.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 61%. Over the whole period it spent 124% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Rothley Community Library sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 2nd Herrington Scout Group (£14k), North Cave Playing Field (£14k) and Staffordshire Schools Athletic Association (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of lending library to residents of Rothley and surrounding area. Recreational activities such as computer support, under 5s, events, room hire etc.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Herrington Scout Group | Sunderland | £14k |
| North Cave Playing Field | Brough | £14k |
| Staffordshire Schools Athletic Association | Stafford | £14k |
| Common Plot Charity | Stone | £14k |