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Book Aid For Africa (bafa)

Collection of educational and other materials for distribution to areas of need in Africa. Raising funds for shipment of books. Working with volunteers to sort and pack books for shipment.

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Activities & Mission

Collection of educational and other materials for distribution to areas of need in Africa. Raising funds for shipment of books. Working with volunteers to sort and pack books for shipment.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£21,799
Latest Expenditure
£17,389

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 79.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 79.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£21,799
£17,3890 / 8
2024
£16,565
£15,9700 / 12
2023
£14,767
£20,6930 / 5
2021
£12,938
£9,1190 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Book Aid For Africa (bafa)

What does Book Aid For Africa (bafa) do?

Collection of educational and other materials for distribution to areas of need in Africa. Raising funds for shipment of books. Working with volunteers to sort and pack books for shipment.

How much income did Book Aid For Africa (bafa) report in 2025?

Book Aid For Africa (bafa) reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Book Aid For Africa (bafa) registered as a charity?

Book Aid For Africa (bafa) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2007 as charity number 1118163. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Book Aid For Africa (bafa)?

Book Aid For Africa (bafa) is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr ELEWECHI NGOZI MODUPE OKIKE PhD MPhil. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Book Aid For Africa (bafa) operate?

Book Aid For Africa (bafa) operates across 8 areas, including Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Book Aid For Africa (bafa) a registered charity?

Yes — Book Aid For Africa (bafa) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118163.

Details

Address
6 Heatherslaw Road
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE5 2QJ
Registration Date
1 March 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4029140
Charity Number
1118163

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Trustees

Dr ELEWECHI NGOZI MODUPE OKIKE PhD MPhil Chair
ADAEZE OKIKE LLB
CAROLINE AFOLABI-DELEU
Also governs 1 other charity
Edmund Nii Adjei Browne
Emmanuel Adegbite
Jonas Abladey
Also governs 1 other charity
Julius Sowah
Sonny Iroche

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