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title: "Access2books — check charity number 1166231 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Access2books a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166231. Education/training charity based in Leighton Buzzard. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/access2books
retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:01:50.114Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Access2books is a registered charity (number 1166231) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £12,267 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Access2books?

Registered charity number

1166231

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Leighton Buzzard

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£12,267

Website

[www.access2books.org](http://www.access2books.org/)

## What does Access2books do?

? Publish accessible children?s story books? Trade with individuals, educational settings early years? settings, libraries, shops ? Promote and educate disabled people?s access to information and literature? Fund books for disabled people free of charge ? Collect feedback from disabled book users and providers of literature? Introduce accessible information to professionals in literature

## What causes is Access2books registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Access2books yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Access2books is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Access2books a legitimate charity?

Yes. Access2books is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166231) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Access2books's charity number?

Access2books's charity number is 1166231. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1166231?

Search 1166231 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Access2books do?

? Publish accessible children?s story books? Trade with individuals, educational settings early years? settings, libraries, shops ? Promote and educate disabled people?s access to information and literature? Fund books for disabled people free of charge ? Collect feedback from disabled book users and providers of literature? Introduce accessible information to professionals in literature

Does Access2books have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Access2books. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Access2books?

Access2books's website is http://www.access2books.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1166231).