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children's book project

The charity supports children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, and other defined groups. Children's Book Project is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England And Wales.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Our object is to advance education of children up to age 14 by supplying books to those that would not otherwise be able to afford them, and by creating sustainable reading communities amongst targeted groups through the provision of regular inclusive book gifting events. Also to advance public education about environmental matters related to re-use & recycling of pre-loved children's books.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£362,589
Latest Expenditure
£250,601

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 69.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 69.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£362,589£250,6010 / 140
2023£192,795£129,4840 / 2030
2022£81,612£69,6770 / 500
2021£58,970£39,7370 / 3000
2020£16,323£8,1080 / 350

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers