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title: "The Book Aid Charitable Trust — check charity number 1039484 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Book Aid Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1039484. Religious Activities charity based in Unit 10 Stirlin Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-book-aid-charitable-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:54:43.393Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Book Aid Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1039484) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £234,070 (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 Book Aid Charitable Trust?

Registered charity number

1039484

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Unit 10 Stirlin Court

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£234,070

Website

[www.book-aid.org](http://www.book-aid.org/)

## What does The Book Aid Charitable Trust do?

The objectives of the charity are to distribute Bibles and Christian books supplied by donors and supporters of the trust for the advancement of the Christian religion, public benefit or education and the relief of the aged, poor, sick or disabled either in the UK or overseas.

## What causes is The Book Aid Charitable Trust registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Book Aid Charitable Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Book Aid Charitable Trust 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 The Book Aid Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Book Aid Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1039484) 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 Book Aid Charitable Trust's charity number?

The Book Aid Charitable Trust's charity number is 1039484. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1039484?

Search 1039484 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 Book Aid Charitable Trust do?

The objectives of the charity are to distribute Bibles and Christian books supplied by donors and supporters of the trust for the advancement of the Christian religion, public benefit or education and the relief of the aged, poor, sick or disabled either in the UK or overseas.

Does The Book Aid Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Book Aid Charitable Trust. 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 Book Aid Charitable Trust?

The Book Aid Charitable Trust's website is http://www.book-aid.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/1039484).