--- title: "Open the Book — check charity number 1142199 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Open the Book a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1142199. Education/training charity based in Stonehill Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/open-the-book retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:15:11.866Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Open the Book is a registered charity (number 1142199) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. 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 the Book? Registered charity number 1142199 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Stonehill Green Website [www.openthebook.net](http://www.openthebook.net/) ## 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. ## What causes is Open the Book registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Open the Book yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Open the Book 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-the-book&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.openthebook.net/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Open the Book a legitimate charity? Yes. Open the Book is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1142199) 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 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 is http://www.openthebook.net — 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/1142199).