Northfields Community Library
Analysis
Northfields Community Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Northfields Community Library reported income of £37k and spending of £25k, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £36k to £37k (+4.2%), an average of +1.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 40%. Over the whole period it spent 53% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Northfields Community Library sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cylch Meithrin Llangelynnin (£37k), Grimsby and Cleethorpes District Scout Council (£37k) and Old Rishworthian Scholarship Fund (£37k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We will be providing a Community Managed Library run by trained volunteers from the local community. We will offer a traditional library service as well as developing other activities and events for all age ranges creating a community hub for independent learning, recreation and leisure.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cylch Meithrin Llangelynnin | Conwy | £37k |
| Grimsby and Cleethorpes District Scout Council | Grimsby | £37k |
| Old Rishworthian Scholarship Fund | West Yorkshire | £37k |
| Cylch Meithrin Pontllanfraith | Mid Glamorgan | £37k |