African Hospital Libraries
African Hospital Libraries sets up and supports health information library services in Sierra Leone. We select and ship high quality and context-relevant books and educational resources. We implement a standard system of library membership and borrowing. The libraries are free to join. We employ local library staff to manage the services. We work in partnership with local stakeholders.
Activities & Mission
African Hospital Libraries sets up and supports health information library services in Sierra Leone. We select and ship high quality and context-relevant books and educational resources. We implement a standard system of library membership and borrowing. The libraries are free to join. We employ local library staff to manage the services. We work in partnership with local stakeholders.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £12,516 | £16,800 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £20,881 | £19,945 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £19,850 | £22,947 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £21,726 | £19,819 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £32,354 | £35,439 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about African Hospital Libraries
What does African Hospital Libraries do?
African Hospital Libraries sets up and supports health information library services in Sierra Leone. We select and ship high quality and context-relevant books and educational resources. We implement a standard system of library membership and borrowing. The libraries are free to join. We employ local library staff to manage the services. We work in partnership with local stakeholders.
How much income did African Hospital Libraries report in 2025?
African Hospital Libraries reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was African Hospital Libraries registered as a charity?
African Hospital Libraries was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 January 2017 as charity number 1170968. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs African Hospital Libraries?
African Hospital Libraries is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr CLAIRE LOUISE BLACKLOCK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does African Hospital Libraries operate?
African Hospital Libraries operates in Sierra Leone, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is African Hospital Libraries a registered charity?
Yes — African Hospital Libraries is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170968.
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