--- title: "The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund — check charity number 1078700 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1078700. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 21 John Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-antiquarian-booksellers-association-international-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:03:11.662Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number 1078700) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £15,396 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number 1078700 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 21 John Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £15,396 Website [www.aba.org.uk](http://www.aba.org.uk/) ## What does The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund do? For charitable purposes in the area of antiquarian bookselling ## What causes is The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund 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=the-antiquarian-booksellers-association-international-benevolent-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.aba.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1078700) 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 The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund's charity number? The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund's charity number is 1078700. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1078700? Search 1078700 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 The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund do? For charitable purposes in the area of antiquarian bookselling Does The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund. 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 The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund? The Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( International ) Benevolent Fund's website is http://www.aba.org.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/1078700).