Book Aid International
Book Aid International is the UK's leading international book donation and library development charity. Book Aid International's vision is a world where everyone has access to the books that will enrich, improve and change their lives.
Activities & Mission
Book Aid International is the UK's leading international book donation and library development charity. Book Aid International's vision is a world where everyone has access to the books that will enrich, improve and change their lives.
Grants
Book Aid International makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £251,412
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and overseas aid or famine relief
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 75). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £11,585,915 | £13,640,415 | £2,305,917 | £10,963,564 | £1,739,916 | 28 / 13 |
| 2024 | £22,104,261 | £20,875,744 | £1,810,594 | £13,012,335 | £593,940 | 28 / 136 |
| 2023 | £22,561,637 | £19,991,642 | £1,701,866 | £11,588,918 | £540,091 | 29 / 12 |
| 2022 | £17,700,588 | £17,420,968 | £1,853,850 | £8,620,203 | £908,380 | 31 / 77 |
| 2021 | £12,567,896 | £15,587,726 | £1,709,136 | £8,341,883 | £571,106 | 31 / 56 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Book Aid International
What does Book Aid International do?
Book Aid International is the UK's leading international book donation and library development charity. Book Aid International's vision is a world where everyone has access to the books that will enrich, improve and change their lives.
How much income did Book Aid International report in 2025?
Book Aid International reported total income of £11.59m and reported expenditure of £13.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Book Aid International?
Book Aid International has a program ratio of 19.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 75 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Book Aid International registered as a charity?
Book Aid International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 July 1966 as charity number 313869. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Book Aid International?
Book Aid International is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr ALICE MARJORIE SHEILA PROCHASKA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Book Aid International operate?
Book Aid International operates across 27 areas, including Bhutan, Cameroon, Eritrea and 24 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Book Aid International a registered charity?
Yes — Book Aid International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313869.
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Registry Information
Other notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated