Explore York Libraries and Archives Annual Review 2025-26 - Flipbook - Page 28
Funding and
fundraising
Two-thirds of Explore’s income comes from
its contract with the City of York Council.
The remainder is raised through its trading
subsidiary, room hire, grants and other
fundraising streams.
2025–26 income and costs
Explore’s funding streams:
66% CYC contract income
23% Café income
5% Lettings and room hire
Income
1% Grant and Fundraising costs
4% Events, activities and
other income
1% Merchandise, images and
York card sales
Explore’s running costs:
56% Staff Costs
3% Rent costs
12% Other premises costs
8% IT costs
5% Books and resources
4% Heat and Light
9% Catering and merchandise costs
1% Library Activities
2% Organisational costs
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Costs
