Give a Book
Give a Book is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, other charitable purposes, based in London.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1149664
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust
- Location
- London
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £394,804
- Website
- www.giveabook.org.uk
What the charity does
Give a Book is a UK based charity that promotes books and the pleasure of reading in the hardest places. Our main areas of work are in prisons and with disadvantaged children and young people throughout the UK. Our core belief is that to pass on a good read - to give a book - is a transaction of lasting worth.
Registered causes
Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Give a Book 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 Give a Book a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Give a Book is a registered charity (number 1149664) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Give a Book do?
- Give a Book is a UK based charity that promotes books and the pleasure of reading in the hardest places. Our main areas of work are in prisons and with disadvantaged children and young people throughout the UK. Our core belief is that to pass on a good read - to give a book - is a transaction of lasting worth.
- How can I donate to Give a Book?
- Give a Book's website is http://www.giveabook.org.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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.