The Book Bus Foundation
The Book Bus Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Montpelier Road.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1117357
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust
- Location
- Montpelier Road
- Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01)
- £85,855
- Website
- www.thebookbus.org
What the charity does
The Book Bus aims to improve child literacy rates in Africa by providing children with books and the inspiration to read them. We provide a mobile library service to remote and disadvantaged schools in Zambia and recruit staff and volunteer reading assistants who introduce children (and their parents) to the joy of reading.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Book Bus Foundation a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Book Bus Foundation is a registered charity (number 1117357) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Book Bus Foundation do?
- The Book Bus aims to improve child literacy rates in Africa by providing children with books and the inspiration to read them. We provide a mobile library service to remote and disadvantaged schools in Zambia and recruit staff and volunteer reading assistants who introduce children (and their parents) to the joy of reading.
- How can I donate to The Book Bus Foundation?
- The Book Bus Foundation's website is http://www.thebookbus.org — 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.