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The Book Aid Charitable Trust

Also known as: Book Aid

The objectives of the charity are to distribute Bibles and Christian books supplied by donors and supporters of the trust for the advancement of the Christian religion, public benefit or education and the relief of the aged, poor, sick or disabled either in the UK or overseas.

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Activities & Mission

The objectives of the charity are to distribute Bibles and Christian books supplied by donors and supporters of the trust for the advancement of the Christian religion, public benefit or education and the relief of the aged, poor, sick or disabled either in the UK or overseas.

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 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£234,070
Latest Expenditure
£289,621

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 123.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 123.7%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£234,070
£289,6210 / 150
2023
£282,668
£345,2570 / 130
2022
£292,579
£318,0400 / 132
2021
£318,960
£294,8610 / 137
2020
£291,572
£254,5350 / 144

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Book Aid Charitable Trust

What does The Book Aid Charitable Trust do?

The objectives of the charity are to distribute Bibles and Christian books supplied by donors and supporters of the trust for the advancement of the Christian religion, public benefit or education and the relief of the aged, poor, sick or disabled either in the UK or overseas.

How much income did The Book Aid Charitable Trust report in 2024?

The Book Aid Charitable Trust reported total income of £234k and reported expenditure of £290k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Book Aid Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Book Aid Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 July 1994 as charity number 1039484. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs The Book Aid Charitable Trust?

The Book Aid Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW QUINNEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Book Aid Charitable Trust operate?

The Book Aid Charitable Trust operates across 9 areas, including Cameroon, Ghana, India and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Book Aid Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Book Aid Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1039484.

Details

Address
Book Aid Charitable Trust
Unit 10 Stirlin Court
Saxilby Enterprise Park
Skellingthorpe Road, Saxilby
LINCOLN
LN1 2LR
Registration Date
18 July 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1039484
Charity Number
1039484

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Trustees

ANDREW QUINNEY Chair
Alan Charles Paddock
Dr Pauline Bellingham
ROBERT IAN BRADSHAW

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Book Aid

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14 May 2026
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