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Scolma (The UK Libraries And Archives Group On Africa)

Standing Conference On Library Materials On Africa, S C O L M A

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
325086
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed July 7, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Oct. 16, 1975
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
SOAS Library
Soas
University of London
Russell Square
London
WC1H 0XG

Contact

Phone
01865 285998
Email
enquiries@scolma.org
Website
scolma.org
Screenshot of the Scolma (The UK Libraries And Archives Group On Africa) website

Activities

Publishes journal, organises annual conference and other seminars, acts as contact point, disseminates information, and contributes to discussions on library materials on Africa.

Objects: 2.1 The Aims Of The Organisation Are To Promote For The Public Benefit The Acquisition Of Library And Archive Materials Including Electronic Resources Needed For African Studies And To Assist In And Advise On The Provision, Recording And Use Of Such Materials In Public, Special And University Libraries And Archives.

Classification

How
Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training
Who
Other Defined Groups

Geography

Country
Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 July 7, 2026On time £6,165 £4,806
Dec. 31, 2024 Aug. 28, 2025On time £809 £1,592
Dec. 31, 2023 Sept. 12, 2024On time £3,417 £2,541
Dec. 31, 2022 Sept. 18, 2023On time £1,308 £4,010
Dec. 31, 2021 Aug. 18, 2022On time £4,326 £6,040
Dec. 31, 2020 Oct. 13, 2021 £6,813 £9,440

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dr MARION WALLACE (Chair)
Alison Metcalfe Jan. 16, 2012
Barbara Spina
Ben Carson June 23, 2023
Catherine Sambrook Sept. 10, 2018
Dawn Wright
DR Charles Fonge Sept. 10, 2018
Dr Elizabeth Haines June 29, 2022
Jenni Skinner Sept. 11, 2017
Lucy Mccann
Mariam de Haan June 29, 2022
Patricia Hewitt Sept. 5, 2016
Sarah Rhodes
Terry Barringer