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title: "Book Aid for Africa (Bafa) — check charity number 1118163 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Book Aid for Africa (Bafa) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1118163. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/book-aid-for-africa-bafa
retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:41:36.383Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Book Aid for Africa (Bafa) is a registered charity (number 1118163) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £21,799 (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 Book Aid for Africa (Bafa)?

Registered charity number

1118163

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£21,799

Website

[www.bookaidforafrica.com](http://www.bookaidforafrica.com/)

## What does Book Aid for Africa (Bafa) do?

Collection of educational and other materials for distribution to areas of need in Africa. Raising funds for shipment of books. Working with volunteers to sort and pack books for shipment.

## What causes is Book Aid for Africa (Bafa) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Book Aid for Africa (Bafa) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Book Aid for Africa (Bafa) 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Book Aid for Africa (Bafa) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Book Aid for Africa (Bafa) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1118163) 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 Book Aid for Africa (Bafa)'s charity number?

Book Aid for Africa (Bafa)'s charity number is 1118163. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1118163?

Search 1118163 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 Book Aid for Africa (Bafa) do?

Collection of educational and other materials for distribution to areas of need in Africa. Raising funds for shipment of books. Working with volunteers to sort and pack books for shipment.

Does Book Aid for Africa (Bafa) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Book Aid for Africa (Bafa). 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 Book Aid for Africa (Bafa)?

Book Aid for Africa (Bafa)'s website is http://www.bookaidforafrica.com — 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/1118163).