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title: "Build on Books — check charity number 1158201 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Build on Books a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1158201. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Marlow. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/build-on-books
retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:51:38.339Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Build on Books is a registered charity (number 1158201) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £49,543 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Build on Books?

Registered charity number

1158201

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Marlow

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£49,543

Website

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

## What does Build on Books do?

Build on Books reduces poverty in Sierra Leone by building a strong foundation for development based on education, disease prevention, and food security. We provide books, water, sanitation, farms, school buildings, school furniture, science labs, healthcare, training programs and humanitarian aid to help build vibrant schools and communities where all children can realise their full potential.

## What causes is Build on Books registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Build on Books yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Build on Books 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 Build on Books a legitimate charity?

Yes. Build on Books is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1158201) 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 Build on Books's charity number?

Build on Books's charity number is 1158201. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1158201?

Search 1158201 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 Build on Books do?

Build on Books reduces poverty in Sierra Leone by building a strong foundation for development based on education, disease prevention, and food security. We provide books, water, sanitation, farms, school buildings, school furniture, science labs, healthcare, training programs and humanitarian aid to help build vibrant schools and communities where all children can realise their full potential.

Does Build on Books have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Build on Books. 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 Build on Books?

Build on Books's website is http://www.buildonbooks.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/1158201).