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The Children's Bookshow

The Children's Bookshow is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in London.

Quick answer

The Children's Bookshow is a registered charity (number 1162410) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £213,711 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
1162410
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
London
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£213,711

What the charity does

The Children's Bookshow Limited continues to provide children with education in the art of literature. The charity organises 'The National Tour of Writers and Illustrators of Children's Literature' which covers 15 theatre performances and 60 in-school workshops across the United Kingdom and continues to prove popular every financial year.

Registered causes

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Children's Bookshow 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 The Children's Bookshow a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Children's Bookshow is a registered charity (number 1162410) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Children's Bookshow do?
The Children's Bookshow Limited continues to provide children with education in the art of literature. The charity organises 'The National Tour of Writers and Illustrators of Children's Literature' which covers 15 theatre performances and 60 in-school workshops across the United Kingdom and continues to prove popular every financial year.
How can I donate to The Children's Bookshow?
The Children's Bookshow's website is http://www.thechildrensbookshow.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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.