--- title: "Book Box — check charity number 1204600 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Book Box a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1204600. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Torquay. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/book-box retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:38:21.166Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Book Box is a registered charity (number 1204600) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Box? Registered charity number 1204600 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Torquay ## What causes is Book Box registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Book Box yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Book Box 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=book-box&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Book Box a legitimate charity? Yes. Book Box is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1204600) 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 Box's charity number? Book Box's charity number is 1204600. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1204600? Search 1204600 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 Box do? Book Box is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes. See its official register entry for full details. Does Book Box have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Book Box. 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 Box? Book Box does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1204600).