the book bus foundation
The charity supports children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. The Book Bus Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in London and operates in London and Zambia.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
The Book Bus aims to improve child literacy rates in Africa by providing children with books and the inspiration to read them. We provide a mobile library service to remote and disadvantaged schools in Zambia and recruit staff and volunteer reading assistants who introduce children (and their parents) to the joy of reading.
Fundraising
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £104,650 | £41,724 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2023 | £67,199 | £72,753 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £59,406 | £82,180 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £43,307 | £74,608 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2020 | £107,744 | £118,005 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
MONTPELIER ROAD
LONDON
W5 2QW
Registry Information
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