Charity Details

Scottish Library And Information Council

SC017886Registered charity from 08 February 1991

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Charity Information:

Address Suite 4/3
Turnberry House
175 West George Street
Glasgow

Postcode G2 2LB

Website www.scottishlibraries.org

Regulatory Type Standard

Link to Companies House https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/

Object:

The objects (hereinafter referred to as “the objects”) for which the Company is established are:- 4.2.1 to act as a focus for library and information services in Scotland and in so doing to review, monitor and evaluate the provision and development of such services to achieve improved co-ordination and co-operation between such services. 4.2.2 to review, monitor, evaluate and update standards for all sectors of the library and information service. 4.2.3 to provide information, advice and examples of good library and information practice to library and information services in Scotland. 4.2.4 to provide education and training services and resources to library and information services in Scotland. 4.2.5 to encourage, sponsor, arrange or undertake research and advisory activities on library and information matters in Scotland, whether in response to requests from Scottish Ministers, the Scottish Government, or library and information services or otherwise 4.2.6 to liaise with the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities on library and information services. 4.2.7 to liaise with other bodies having similar or related objectives both within and outwith Scotland and where appropriate to comment and advise on developments and disseminate relevant information in Scotland. 4.2.8 to report to and advise Scottish Ministers on library and information matters; and to make recommendations to them and other library and information providers in Scotland. 4.2.9 to keep under review the statistical requirements of, and to work in co-operation with providers of library and information and related services to achieve co-ordination of statistical requirements, and to disseminate relevant information. 4.2.10 to set out policies, objectives, and priorities in the form of a strategic plan, to be reviewed annually, and to take such action as may be appropriate to implement the recommendations contained therein. 4.2.11 to make grants to projects and initiatives of value to library and information services in light of policies identified in the Company’s strategic plan, provided that this power shall not be exercised to distribute any funds provided as grant aid by the Scottish Ministers, unless specifically authorised by the Scottish Ministers; and 4.2.12 to undertake such other activities as will assist in the provision of better library and information services for the public.

Operations:

What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:

SLIC is the independent advisory body to the Scottish Government on library and information services. SLIC provides leadership, focus and support to its membership which includes public library services, libraries in schools, colleges, universities, and a broad range of specialist information services. At the heart of the key objectives SLIC: • Provides leadership to library and information services and facilitates the co-ordination of these services. •Promotes understanding of the contribution library and information services make to the life of the nation. • Monitors standards of provision and advocates for the development required to continuing vitality. • Advises the Scottish Government on library and information service matters. • Undertakes research and provides information, education, and advice to its members. • Facilitates joint working with key partners. • Supports innovation and development in Scottish library and information services by awarding grants

Charity Status: Active

Constitutional Form: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Constitutional Form Date: 08 Feb 1991

Main Operating Location: Glasgow City

Number of Staff: 8

Number of Volunteers: 0

Purposes: "the advancement of education", "the advancement of citizenship or community development", "the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science"

Beneficiaries: "No specific group, or for the benefit of the community"

Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations", "It carries out activities or services itself"

Annual Submissions:

Year End	Income	Expenditure	Annual Return Received	Accounts Received	Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
31 Mar 2021	£994,736	£951,210	11 Jan 2022	Yes
31 Mar 2022	£2,401,438	£2,371,831	25 Nov 2022	Yes
31 Mar 2023	£1,362,590	£1,432,891	15 Nov 2023	Yes
31 Mar 2024	£1,179,151	£1,314,443	30 Nov 2024	Yes
31 Mar 2025	£1,132,584	£1,147,777	25 Nov 2025	Yes	Published accounts can be found on the Companies House website
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green . If an annual return is late, the box is red .

Income and Expenditure:

Charity Trustees:

First Name	Last Name
Martina	McChrystal
Maisie	Smith
Richmond	Davies
Lindsay	Kinloch
Amina	Shah
Lisa	McLaren
Craig	Vickery
Alyson	Mitchell
Aileen	Morton
Yvonne	Barclay
Jennifer	Bruce
Jenna	Young
Shanti	Graheli
Alan	Clarke
Robert	Sullivan
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