The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The London Library

Registered charity 312175 Registered since 1968

Operates: Throughout England And Wales

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Board DNA

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15
trustees on the board
4.5y median 4y
average tenure
8y
longest tenure
7
trustees past 6 years
9.1y
average years in governance
12 vs 3 portfolio
first-time trustees
4
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Arts/culture/heritage/science 15Education/training 15The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 1The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty 1

Commercial experience

Professional services 7Finance 5Manufacturing 4

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Contact

Websitehttp://www.londonlibrary.co.uk
Emailreception@londonlibrary.co.uk
Phone02077664713
AddressTHE LONDON LIBRARY, 14 ST. JAMES'S SQUARE, LONDON, SW1Y 4LG

Finances

£6,272,245 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£4,895,108£4,231,323
2022£4,044,162£4,766,520
2023£6,036,359£4,633,958
2024£4,845,182£5,236,178
2025£6,272,245£5,793,033

What it does

What

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Who

The General Public/mankind

How

Provides Buildings/facilities/open SpaceProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/information

Charitable objects

THE CHARITABLE OBJECT FOR WHICH THE LIBRARY IS ESTABLISHED IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE BY THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE IN LONDON OF A LIBRARY EMBRACING THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES FOR ALL PERSONS DESIRING TO MAKE A BONA FIDE USE THEREOF FOR THE SAID CHARITABLE OBJECT SUBJECT ONLY TO THE PAYMENT OF SUCH SUMS (IF ANY) BY WAY OF FEES AND OTHER CHARGES AS ARE NECESSARY TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSE OF THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE THEREOF.

Governing document: ROYAL CHARTER DATED 6 JULY 2004

Trustees (15)

15trustees
61median age
1aged 70+

Linked company (Companies House)

London Library · RC000325 · Active

Royal Charter Company · incorporated 01/01/1981

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