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title: "The Book Foundation — check charity number 1093996 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Book Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1093996. Education/training charity based in Colliers Wood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-book-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:32:41.334Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Book Foundation is a registered charity (number 1093996) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £23,133 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Foundation?

Registered charity number

1093996

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Colliers Wood

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£23,133

Website

[www.thebook.org](http://www.thebook.org/)

## What does The Book Foundation do?

The advancement of public understanding of Islam and Islamic civilisation through publications, educational resources, academic research, participation in public discourse and engagement in collaborative projects with institutional partners with similar aims.

## What causes is The Book Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Book Foundation yet?

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

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[Visit charity website](http://www.thebook.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Book Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Book Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1093996) 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 Foundation's charity number?

The Book Foundation's charity number is 1093996. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1093996?

Search 1093996 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 Foundation do?

The advancement of public understanding of Islam and Islamic civilisation through publications, educational resources, academic research, participation in public discourse and engagement in collaborative projects with institutional partners with similar aims.

Does The Book Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Book 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 Foundation?

The Book Foundation's website is http://www.thebook.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/1093996).