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Registered charity · No. 1195374CIOSilverstream House

Black Books Matter UK

Black Books Matter UK is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, based in Silverstream House.

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Black Books Matter UK is a registered charity (number 1195374) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £20,453 (year ending 2024-04-05). 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 Black Books Matter UK?

Registered charity number
1195374
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Silverstream House
Latest income (year ending 2024-04-05)
£20,453

What does Black Books Matter UK do?

Providing creative writing, literacy and arts based activities to young people. Provide training in creative learning and equality and diversity to organisations. Provide advice on educational resources and create theatre promoting diverse literature.

What causes is Black Books Matter UK registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Black Books Matter UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Black Books Matter UK 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Black Books Matter UK a legitimate charity?
Yes. Black Books Matter UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1195374) 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 Black Books Matter UK's charity number?
Black Books Matter UK's charity number is 1195374. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1195374?
Search 1195374 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 Black Books Matter UK do?
Providing creative writing, literacy and arts based activities to young people. Provide training in creative learning and equality and diversity to organisations. Provide advice on educational resources and create theatre promoting diverse literature.
Does Black Books Matter UK have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Black Books Matter UK. 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 Black Books Matter UK?
Black Books Matter UK's website is http://www.blackbooksmatteruk.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.