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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1068901
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Friends of Bishop's Castle Library is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1068901. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire. The register describes its activities as: “To provide support for activities at Bishop's Castle Public Library and to raise money to provide resources at the libraries not available through the County budget.” Its charitable objects are: “To advance the education of the public by the promotion, support, assistance and improvement of the Bishop's Castle Library through the activities of the group of Friends.” In the year to 30 Sept 2025 it reported income of £1,830 and spending of £2,168.
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Latest income
£1,830
Latest spending
£2,168
- What it funds
- Education / trainingArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides advocacy / advice / informationActs as an umbrella or resource body
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | £1,830 | £2,168 |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £1,040 | £1,991 |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £4,032 | £1,688 |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £1,691 | £1,923 |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £993 | £607 |
Charitable objects
To advance the education of the public by the promotion, support, assistance and improvement of the Bishop's Castle Library through the activities of the group of Friends
Where it operates
Shropshire
- Also known as
- Fbcl
- Trustees
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What Friends of Bishop's Castle Library funds
Friends of Bishop's Castle Library is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £8,377 in total.
How to apply to Friends of Bishop's Castle Library
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Bishop's Castle Library in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Friends of Bishop's Castle Library
Is Friends of Bishop's Castle Library open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Bishop's Castle Library is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Friends of Bishop's Castle Library fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Shropshire.
Does Friends of Bishop's Castle Library give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Bishop's Castle Library makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Friends of Bishop's Castle Library give each year?
The register does not break out Friends of Bishop's Castle Library's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £2,168. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,675 a year.
How large is Friends of Bishop's Castle Library?
In its latest reported year Friends of Bishop's Castle Library reported income of £1,830 and spending of £2,168.
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