Own Books
Own Books is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Henley-in-Arden.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1190573
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- Henley-in-Arden
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £29,226
- Website
- www.ownbooks.co.uk
What the charity does
Own Books is a book donation project that helps children and young people, without books, to have their own books to keep or share at home. The project aims to advance literacy & a love of reading in children & young people through the free provision of books in the home. Through a series of art making and storytelling workshops, we aim to encourage and inspire literacy, creativity & imagination.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Own Books a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Own Books is a registered charity (number 1190573) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Own Books do?
- Own Books is a book donation project that helps children and young people, without books, to have their own books to keep or share at home. The project aims to advance literacy & a love of reading in children & young people through the free provision of books in the home. Through a series of art making and storytelling workshops, we aim to encourage and inspire literacy, creativity & imagination.
- How can I donate to Own Books?
- Own Books's website is http://www.ownbooks.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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.