Is Open the Book a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Open the Book as a registered charity (number 1142199) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Open the Book's charity number?

Open the Book's charity number is 1142199. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1142199?

Search 1142199 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.

Does Open the Book have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open the Book. 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 Open the Book?

Open the Book's website listed in our register data is http://www.openthebook.net. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Open the Book registered as a charity?

Open the Book was entered on the register on 2 June 2011. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07643136).

Registered charity · No. 1142199Charitable company

Open the Book

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Open the Book is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Open the Book?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1142199
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Stonehill Green
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.openthebook.net

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Open the Book (number 1142199) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Open the Book do?

The activities of Open the Book were transferred to the British and Foreign Bible Society on 31 August 2013.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Open the Book

Answers Open the Book gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Open the Book as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 June 2011
Company number: 07643136 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Open the Book registered for?

Education/trainingReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Open the Book yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Open the Book. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Open the Book?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Open the Book a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Open the Book as a registered charity (number 1142199) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Open the Book's charity number?: Open the Book's charity number is 1142199. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1142199?: Search 1142199 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 Open the Book do?: The activities of Open the Book were transferred to the British and Foreign Bible Society on 31 August 2013.
Does Open the Book have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open the Book. 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 Open the Book?: Open the Book's website listed in our register data is http://www.openthebook.net. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Open the Book?: The register does not record Open the Book as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Open the Book registered as a charity?: Open the Book was entered on the register on 2 June 2011. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 07643136).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.