The Society Of College, National And University Libraries
Also known as: The Standing Conference of National and University Libraries, S C O N U L
- 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 & Mission
- 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).
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 61% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 439). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 84% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £732,403 | £698,659 | £698,659 | £443,096 | £443,096 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £662,765 | £601,250 | £601,250 | £409,352 | £409,352 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £503,469 | £498,819 | £498,819 | £347,837 | £266,740 | 5 / 0 |
| 2021 | £483,807 | £466,375 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £488,246 | £479,214 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Society Of College, National And University Libraries
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).
How much income did The Society Of College, National And University Libraries report in 2024?
The Society Of College, National And University Libraries reported total income of £732k and reported expenditure of £699k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Society Of College, National And University Libraries?
The Society Of College, National And University Libraries has a program ratio of 95.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 439 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Society Of College, National And University Libraries registered as a charity?
The Society Of College, National And University Libraries was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 October 1979 as charity number 278550. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs The Society Of College, National And University Libraries?
The Society Of College, National And University Libraries is governed by a board of 17 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Society Of College, National And University Libraries operate?
The Society Of College, National And University Libraries operates across 3 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Is The Society Of College, National And University Libraries a registered charity?
Yes — The Society Of College, National And University Libraries is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278550.
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London
NW1 2HA
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Also Known As
- The Standing Conference of National and University Libraries
- S C O N U L
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated