Nottingham Imagination Library
Analysis
Nottingham Imagination Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in August 2023, 3 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 advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Nottingham Imagination Library reported income of £133k and spending of £13k, leaving 91% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from June 2024 to June 2025, income grew from £68k to £133k (+94%), an average of +94% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 94%. Over the whole period it spent 6.8% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Nottingham Imagination Library sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shenley Church End Pre-School (£133k), The Newbury University of the Third Age (£133k) and Longford Pre-School Playgroup (£133k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide early education for the public benefit in particular, but not exclusively, by the provision of high quality books for children aged under 5, living in Nottingham
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shenley Church End Pre-School | Milton Keynes | £133k |
| The Newbury University of the Third Age | Berkshire | £133k |
| Longford Pre-School Playgroup | Shropshire | £133k |
| Collaton St Mary Pre-School | Brixham | £133k |