Open Access Book Collective
Also known as: Open Book Collective
Bringing together open access publishers, publishing service providers, librarians, and other supporters to collectively bring about a fairer, more sustainable model of open book publishing, to increase the volume and diversity of academic knowledge available for free, to anyone.
Activities & Mission
Bringing together open access publishers, publishing service providers, librarians, and other supporters to collectively bring about a fairer, more sustainable model of open book publishing, to increase the volume and diversity of academic knowledge available for free, to anyone.
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.
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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 | £374,547 | £282,347 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £273,963 | £180,745 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Open Access Book Collective
What does Open Access Book Collective do?
Bringing together open access publishers, publishing service providers, librarians, and other supporters to collectively bring about a fairer, more sustainable model of open book publishing, to increase the volume and diversity of academic knowledge available for free, to anyone.
How much income did Open Access Book Collective report in 2025?
Open Access Book Collective reported total income of £375k and reported expenditure of £282k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Open Access Book Collective registered as a charity?
Open Access Book Collective was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 2023 as charity number 1206287. It has been registered for 3 years.
Who runs Open Access Book Collective?
Open Access Book Collective is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Joseph Edward Deville. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Open Access Book Collective operate?
Open Access Book Collective operates across 27 areas, including Australia, Austria, Belgium and 24 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Open Access Book Collective a registered charity?
Yes — Open Access Book Collective is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1206287.
Details
One Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7BL
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