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give a book

The charity supports children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, and other defined groups. Give A Book 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 England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.


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

Give a Book is a UK based charity that promotes books and the pleasure of reading in the hardest places. Our main areas of work are in prisons and with disadvantaged children and young people throughout the UK. Our core belief is that to pass on a good read - to give a book - is a transaction of lasting worth.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£394,804
Latest Expenditure
£398,561

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 101.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 101.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025£394,804£398,5610 / 150
2024£286,678£325,7120 / 100
2023£287,850£242,8620 / 50
2022£152,654£180,0530 / 20
2021£218,441£157,2500 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers