STATUS, GOVERNANCE AND FUNDING
The London Library is a registered charity, dedicated to the advancement of education, learning and knowledge, and independent of all direct government or statutory funding. It is financed entirely from subscriptions, donations and the prudent management of its capital resources. For further information on how you can help support the Library in its work, please see the SUPPORT US section.
The Library has always been self-governing; incorporated by Royal Charter in 1933, with its own Byelaws and the power to make or amend its own Rules, it has a royal patron and an elected President and Vice-Presidents. The long-term strategic governance lies in the hands of a body of volunteer Trustees elected from the membership. All members are welcome to volunteer for trusteeship and it is one of the key responsibilities of the Trustees as a body to ensure that the range of professional skills, knowledge and experience essential to safeguard the Library's long-term survival are fully represented at all times.
'Becoming a Trustee - a brief guide'
Applications
For more details on how to apply please visit our Vacancies page.
