The Morrab Library
Analysis
The Morrab Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Penzance. It was registered in September 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Morrab Library reported income of £144k and spending of £191k, spending 132% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from December 2024 to December 2025, income fell from £155k to £144k (-6.6%), an average of -6.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 125% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Morrab Library sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include West Wickham Operatic Society (£144k), Preston Caribbean Carnival Ltd (£145k) and The Guide Association-Lancashire East (£144k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Independent subscription lending library holding over 40,000 volumes. Historic book collection. Archival material and photographic archive, literary courses, lectures. Accessible to the general public for research purposes and day visits, including links with schools and universities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| West Wickham Operatic Society | Kent | £144k |
| Preston Caribbean Carnival Ltd | Preston | £145k |
| The Guide Association-Lancashire East | Lancashire | £144k |
| Sir John Moore's School and Exhibition Foundation | Derbyshire | £145k |