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The Society of College, National and University Libraries

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The Society of College, National and University Libraries is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about The Society of College, National and University Libraries?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
£732,403
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
£698,659
Registered charity number
278550
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area)
London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded
Website
www.sconul.ac.uk

Quick answer

The Society of College, National and University Libraries (number 278550) 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 The Society of College, National and University Libraries do?

- 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).

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Society of College, National and University Libraries

Answers The Society of College, National and University Libraries gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

How much are The Society of College, National and University Libraries's highest-paid staff paid?

The Society of College, National and University Libraries's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £80,001–£90,000 (1 employee).

Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band
£80,001–£90,0001

The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

Where does The Society of College, National and University Libraries's money come from?

The Society of College, National and University Libraries reported £732k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were donations and legacies £620k (85%), charitable activities £46k (6%), trading and fundraising events £37k (5%).

  • Donations and legacies£620k · 85%
  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£46k · 6%
  • Trading and fundraising events£37k · 5%
  • Investments£29k · 4%

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record The Society of College, National and University Libraries as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

The Society of College, National and University Libraries's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Company number
01436951 (Companies House)
Also known as
S C O N U L
Previous names on the register
The Standing Conference of National and University Libraries
Where it says it operates
Ireland · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 The Society of College, National and University Libraries registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Society of College, National and University Libraries yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Society of College, National and University Libraries. 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

What should you check before donating to The Society of College, National and University Libraries?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Society of College, National and University Libraries a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Society of College, National and University Libraries as a registered charity (number 278550) 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 The Society of College, National and University Libraries's charity number?
The Society of College, National and University Libraries's charity number is 278550. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 278550?
Search 278550 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 The Society of College, National and University Libraries do?
- 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).
Does The Society of College, National and University Libraries have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Society of College, National and University Libraries. 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 The Society of College, National and University Libraries?
The Society of College, National and University Libraries's website listed in our register data is http://www.sconul.ac.uk/. 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.
How much is The Society of College, National and University Libraries's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. The Society of College, National and University Libraries's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £80,001–£90,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Where does The Society of College, National and University Libraries's money come from?
The Society of College, National and University Libraries reported £732k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were donations and legacies £620k (85%), charitable activities £46k (6%), trading and fundraising events £37k (5%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Society of College, National and University Libraries?
The register does not record The Society of College, National and University Libraries as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Society of College, National and University Libraries's trustees paid?
The Society of College, National and University Libraries's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Society of College, National and University Libraries previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Society of College, National and University Libraries: The Standing Conference of National and University Libraries.
When was The Society of College, National and University Libraries registered as a charity?
The Society of College, National and University Libraries was entered on the register on 15 October 1979. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01436951).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.