--- title: "Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) — charity 325086 | CharityCompare" description: "Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) (charity 325086): income £6,165 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scolma-the-uk-libraries-and-archives-group-on-africa retrieved: 2026-10-07T03:26:46.019Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 325086 S( # Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://scolma.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=325086&subId=0) Work at Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=scolma-the-uk-libraries-and-archives-group-on-africa&type=claim&name=Scolma%20(the%20UK%20Libraries%20and%20Archives%20Group%20on%20Africa)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa)? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £6,165 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £4,806 Registered charity number 325086 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Soas Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [scolma.org](http://scolma.org/) Quick answer Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) (number 325086) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) do? Publishes journal, organises annual conference and other seminars, acts as contact point, disseminates information, and contributes to discussions on library materials on Africa. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) Answers Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 16 October 1975 Also known as S C O L M a Previous names on the register Standing Conference on Library Materials on Africa Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales · Scotland ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa)? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=scolma-the-uk-libraries-and-archives-group-on-africa&type=claim&name=Scolma%20(the%20UK%20Libraries%20and%20Archives%20Group%20on%20Africa)) [Visit charity website](http://scolma.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) as a registered charity (number 325086) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa)'s charity number? Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa)'s charity number is 325086. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 325086? Search 325086 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) do? Publishes journal, organises annual conference and other seminars, acts as contact point, disseminates information, and contributes to discussions on library materials on Africa. Does Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa)? Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa)'s website listed in our register data is http://scolma.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa)? The register does not record Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. What was Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) previously called? The register lists this previous name for Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa): Standing Conference on Library Materials on Africa. When was Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) registered as a charity? Scolma (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) was entered on the register on 16 October 1975. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=325086&subId=0).