Elson Community Library and Hub
Analysis
Elson Community Library and Hub is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in England. It was registered in November 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, economic/community development/employment and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. 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 December 2025, Elson Community Library and Hub reported income of £60k and spending of £51k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £54k to £60k (+11%), an average of +2.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 58%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Elson Community Library and Hub sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% 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 Acton Vale Community Association (£60k), Sports Huntingdon Limited (£60k) and C.a.n.e. (£60k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide a library service to the community. Provide events and activities for the community for all ages. Provide a community building for volunteer and professional services to provide services and advice to the community. Provide a safe building within the community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Vale Community Association | London | £60k |
| Sports Huntingdon Limited | Huntingdon | £60k |
| C.a.n.e. | London | £60k |
| South Lakes U3a | Cumbria | £60k |