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title: "Own Books — check charity number 1190573 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Own Books a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1190573. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Henley-in-Arden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/own-books
retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:51:20.887Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Own Books is a registered charity (number 1190573) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £13,190 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Own Books?

Registered charity number

1190573

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Henley-in-Arden

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£13,190

Website

[www.ownbooks.co.uk](http://www.ownbooks.co.uk/)

## 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.

## What causes is Own Books registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Own Books yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Own Books 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Own Books a legitimate charity?

Yes. Own Books is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1190573) 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 Own Books's charity number?

Own Books's charity number is 1190573. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1190573?

Search 1190573 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 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.

Does Own Books have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Own Books. 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 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 2026-07-31,
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/1190573).