--- title: "Books Alive — check charity number 1077435 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Books Alive a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1077435. Religious Activities charity based in Hove. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/books-alive retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:22:10.792Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Books Alive is a registered charity (number 1077435) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £98,416 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Books Alive? Registered charity number 1077435 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Hove Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £98,416 Website [www.booksalive.co.uk](http://www.booksalive.co.uk/) ## What does Books Alive do? The charity seeks to advance the Christian religion by way of a Christian book shop for the sale of Christian books, magazines, music and related products. ## What causes is Books Alive registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Books Alive yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Books Alive 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=books-alive&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.booksalive.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Books Alive a legitimate charity? Yes. Books Alive is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1077435) 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 Books Alive's charity number? Books Alive's charity number is 1077435. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1077435? Search 1077435 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 Books Alive do? The charity seeks to advance the Christian religion by way of a Christian book shop for the sale of Christian books, magazines, music and related products. Does Books Alive have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Books Alive. 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 Books Alive? Books Alive's website is http://www.booksalive.co.uk — 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/1077435).