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Libraries Connected

Impact Report 2025/26

Libraries Connected's Impact Report 2025/26 covers the work of the national membership body for public library services, representing almost every public library service in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Crown Dependencies (176 services). As a delivery partner of the £29m Know Your Neighbourhood Fund, libraries exceeded engagement targets by over 450%, reaching around 145,000 participants. The charity distributed £232,000 to 50 projects across England and ran programmes on heritage, digital inclusion and workforce skills.

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Libraries Connected is an independent charity and the national membership body for public library services, supporting, developing and championing libraries through programmes, research, policy work and workforce development.

Key Metrics

145,000 participants reached through the Know Your Neighbourhood programme
£232,000 distributed to 50 projects across England
176 public library services represented as members

Key Outcomes

  • 89% of Know Your Neighbourhood participants reported building new social connections
  • 52% of participants were first-time volunteers
  • 90% would recommend the learning and 81% reported increased confidence

Geography

England and Wales

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