--- title: "The Book Bus Foundation — check charity number 1117357 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Book Bus Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1117357. Education/training charity based in Montpelier Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-book-bus-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:54:14.857Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Book Bus Foundation is a registered charity (number 1117357) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £85,855 (year ending 2025-04-01). 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 Bus Foundation? Registered charity number 1117357 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Montpelier Road Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £85,855 Website [www.thebookbus.org](http://www.thebookbus.org/) ## What does The Book Bus Foundation do? The Book Bus aims to improve child literacy rates in Africa by providing children with books and the inspiration to read them. We provide a mobile library service to remote and disadvantaged schools in Zambia and recruit staff and volunteer reading assistants who introduce children (and their parents) to the joy of reading. ## What causes is The Book Bus Foundation registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Book Bus Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Book Bus Foundation 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-book-bus-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thebookbus.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Book Bus Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Book Bus Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1117357) 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 Bus Foundation's charity number? The Book Bus Foundation's charity number is 1117357. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1117357? Search 1117357 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 Bus Foundation do? The Book Bus aims to improve child literacy rates in Africa by providing children with books and the inspiration to read them. We provide a mobile library service to remote and disadvantaged schools in Zambia and recruit staff and volunteer reading assistants who introduce children (and their parents) to the joy of reading. Does The Book Bus Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Book Bus Foundation. 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 Bus Foundation? The Book Bus Foundation's website is http://www.thebookbus.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/1117357).