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SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Registered charity 313660 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SLA (UPPER CASE)

Provides advice/support to members and information to others. Supports the development of effective school libraries and librarians, literacy, reading for pleasure and information literacy. Publishes a range of appropriate titles as well as a quarterly reviewing journal. Runs day training courses and also an annual conference/weekend course. Supports 16 national, regional and local branches.

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Latest income
£360k
Latest spending
£401k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £40,385 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a net current liability position. Despite this, the trustees confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient reserves and budgeted income to continue operations. Cash reserves of £125,731 were held at year-end, which the trustees consider in line with their updated reserves policy.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: between 2-6 months of expenditure (held: £126k)
“The revised policy outlined that the charity would hold unrestricted reserves of between 2-6 months of expenditure. With annual expenditure of £400,000 this means cash reserves should not fall below £76,000.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment for training and publication services
“During the year the Association paid trustees £nil (2024: £367) in connection with the provision of training and publication services.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold); recorded price paid £140k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£360k£401k
31/03/2024£356k£363k
31/03/2023£413k£423k
31/03/2022£272k£314k
31/03/2021£319k£301k

Common questions

Is SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £40,385 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a net current liability position. Despite this, the trustees confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient reserves and budgeted income to continue operations. Cash reserves of £125,731 were held at year-end, which the trustees consider in line with their updated reserves policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
UK government26/07/2022£2kInvestment funds