The Friends of Lechlade Community Library are key to our survival.
Our grant from Gloucestershire County Council is £12,000 per annum, just £1,000 per month. But our running costs are around £15,000 – £16,000 annually, and these will probably increase over the coming years due to inflation.
We have to cover the shortfall on running costs, which include the maintenance of an old building, as well as the purchase of new books. That means that our finances are stretched, and additional funding is essential.
If you could become a Friend, by pledging a Standing Order of £10 or more each year, you could help keep your community library open.
So please either
(a) Pop into the library with your bank details, and complete a Friends form with your annual donation amount, so that we can set up an order on your bank. We can also claim Gift Aid if you are a tax payer.
OR
(b) Set up a Standing Order to Lechlade Library Ltd, please contact us for the bank account details.
Thank you from all of us at Lechlade Community Library.