--- title: "Open Access Book Collective — check charity number 1206287 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Open Access Book Collective a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1206287. Education/training charity based in One Bartholomew Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/open-access-book-collective retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:29:43.585Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Open Access Book Collective is a registered charity (number 1206287) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £374,547 (year ending 2025-10-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Open Access Book Collective? Registered charity number 1206287 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location One Bartholomew Close Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £374,547 Website [openbookcollective.org](https://openbookcollective.org/) ## What does Open Access Book Collective do? Bringing together open access publishers, publishing service providers, librarians, and other supporters to collectively bring about a fairer, more sustainable model of open book publishing, to increase the volume and diversity of academic knowledge available for free, to anyone. ## What causes is Open Access Book Collective registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Open Access Book Collective yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Open Access Book Collective 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=open-access-book-collective&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://openbookcollective.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Open Access Book Collective a legitimate charity? Yes. Open Access Book Collective is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1206287) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Open Access Book Collective's charity number? Open Access Book Collective's charity number is 1206287. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1206287? Search 1206287 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 Access Book Collective do? Bringing together open access publishers, publishing service providers, librarians, and other supporters to collectively bring about a fairer, more sustainable model of open book publishing, to increase the volume and diversity of academic knowledge available for free, to anyone. Does Open Access Book Collective have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Access Book Collective. 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 Access Book Collective? Open Access Book Collective's website is https://openbookcollective.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 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1206287).