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school library association

The charity supports other defined groups. School Library Association is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in UK and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£356,429
Latest Expenditure
£362,524

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 101.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 101.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£356,429£362,5240 / 200
2023£412,724£423,0140 / 200
2022£272,081£314,1930 / 230
2021£319,405£300,9950 / 109
2020£361,583£378,3010 / 32

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers