THE BOOK BUS FOUNDATION
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity concluded the year with net assets of £102,647, including £77,923 in cash reserves, describing its financial position as robust. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. While turnover declined from the previous year due to the conclusion of major one-off grants, the underlying funding base remains strong.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- DAVID GORDON
- Gerard Kelly
- John Bruce
- Jon Pennells
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 | £86k | £48k |
| 01/04/2024 | £105k | £42k |
| 01/04/2023 | £67k | £73k |
| 01/04/2022 | £59k | £82k |
| 01/04/2021 | £43k | £75k |
Common questions
Is THE BOOK BUS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity concluded the year with net assets of £102,647, including £77,923 in cash reserves, describing its financial position as robust. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. While turnover declined from the previous year due to the conclusion of major one-off grants, the underlying funding base remains strong. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BOOK BUS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BOOK BUS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE T U U T CHARITABLE TRUST, ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE LOCKWOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST, GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE T U U T CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £25k | Not specified in the named list, but included in Note 4 total. |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £25k | Overseas education |
| THE LOCKWOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | International |
| GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Grant to organisation |
| GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |