The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Friends of Bishop's Castle Library

Registered charity 1068901 Registered since 1998

Operates: Shropshire

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Board DNA

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8
trustees on the board
9.4y median 10y
average tenure
12y
longest tenure
6
trustees past 6 years
8.1y
average years in governance
8 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
0
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Arts/culture/heritage/science 8Education/training 8

Gaps to watch

  • No commercial or business experience on the board
  • Several long-serving trustees could step down together
  • Narrow spread of causes across the board
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Contact

Emailagouldstone@btinternet.com
Phone01588630375
AddressESWS, ENTERPRISE HOUSE, STATION STREET, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5AQ

Finances

£1,830 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£993£607
2022£1,691£1,923
2023£4,032£1,688
2024£1,040£1,991
2025£1,830£2,168

What it does

What

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Who

Children/young PeopleElderly/old PeoplePeople With DisabilitiesOther Defined GroupsThe General Public/mankind

How

Makes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Human ResourcesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationActs As An Umbrella Or Resource Body

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

Governing document: CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 4 NOVEMBER 1997 AS AMENDED 19 FEBRUARY 1998

Trustees (8)

8trustees
0aged 70+

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