Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library
Analysis
Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Coventry. It was registered in September 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability and recreation, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library reported income of £59k and spending of £28k, leaving 52% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £22k to £59k (+161%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 60%. Over the whole period it spent 71% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Inter-Action (Milton Keynes) Limited (£59k), Bletchingley Skills Centre (£59k) and Life in London Trust (£59k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the public of Earlsdon, Chapelfields and surrounding areas in Coventry by the provision of a community Library, The building also provides computer and printing facilities to those in need and is used by local community groups e.g. Age UK; Mums and Toddlers; language classes, local primary school groups, Rhyme Time, computer coding classes for young people.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Inter-Action (Milton Keynes) Limited | Milton Keynes | £59k |
| Bletchingley Skills Centre | Redhill | £59k |
| Life in London Trust | London | £59k |
| The Suit Works | Sheffield | £59k |