Dolgellau Institute (Known Locally As the Free Library)
Analysis
Dolgellau Institute (Known Locally As the Free Library) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dolgellau. It was registered in January 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Dolgellau Institute (Known Locally As the Free Library) reported income of £34k and spending of £44k, spending 128% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £61k to £34k (-44%), an average of -14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 78%. Over the whole period it spent 112% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Dolgellau Institute (Known Locally As the Free Library) sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Riac UK (£34k), West Pinchbeck Village Hall (£34k) and Thurgoland Village Welfare (£34k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision and maintenance of an institute for the inhabitants of Dolgellau and the neighbourhood thereof, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Riac UK | London | £34k |
| West Pinchbeck Village Hall | Lincolnshire | £34k |
| Thurgoland Village Welfare | Sheffield | £34k |
| Cottam Community Association | Preston | £34k |