THE SOCIETY OF COLLEGE, NATIONAL AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
- Influencing government agencies and other bodies to develop policies and practices that support our vision- Adopting an advocacy role (in relation, for example, to legislative and scholarly communication developments)- Facilitative and collaborative working both within the sector and with other partners (including an observatory and technology watch role).
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income rose to £732,403, resulting in a net surplus of £33,744 for the year. The charity holds unrestricted general reserves of £347,468, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their stated policy target of £277.1k. The auditors confirmed that there are no material uncertainties related to the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee (2023: one) earned between £90,000 and £100,000 in the year, excluding employer’s pension contributions and NICs.” — page 33
“Membership subscriptions 620,231”
“to hold reserves sufficient to cover (a) statutory redundancy costs, plus (b) three months’ core running costs or the cost of other legal liabilities whichever is higher, plus (c) funds to cover a 10% loss of subscription income, plus (d) our largest spending commitment. For 2024 this would total £277.1k”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/05/2016)
Trustees
- Allison Kavanagh
- Amy Christine Straker
- Andrew John Preater
- Anna-Marie O'Neill
- David Charles Clover
- Elizabeth Claire White
- Emma Walton
- Gary Joseph Steele
- Janet Elizabeth Peden
- Katherine Woolfenden
- Lorraine Joanne Beard
- Mark Jeffrey Hughes
- Martina McChrystal
- Philip James Brabban
- Rachel Teresa Beckett
- Regina Everitt
- Robin Farrer Armstrong Viner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £732k | £699k |
| 31/12/2023 | £663k | £601k |
| 31/12/2022 | £503k | £499k |
| 31/12/2021 | £484k | £466k |
| 31/12/2020 | £488k | £479k |
Common questions
Is THE SOCIETY OF COLLEGE, NATIONAL AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income rose to £732,403, resulting in a net surplus of £33,744 for the year. The charity holds unrestricted general reserves of £347,468, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their stated policy target of £277.1k. The auditors confirmed that there are no material uncertainties related to the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE SOCIETY OF COLLEGE, NATIONAL AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,001 - £100,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE COMPANY OF BIOLOGISTS | 1 | £38k |
| THE CLARE MILNE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- Libraries Connected
- UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION
- THE COLLEGE OF RADIOGRAPHERS
- LIBRARIES UNLIMITED SOUTH WEST
- LONDON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDIES
- HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY INSTITUTE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOCIETY OF COLLEGE, NATIONAL AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES | £732k | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Libraries Connected | £2.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION | £2.4m | £160,001 - £170,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE COLLEGE OF RADIOGRAPHERS | £2.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LIBRARIES UNLIMITED SOUTH WEST | £9.4m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LONDON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDIES | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |