BUILD ON BOOKS
Build on Books reduces poverty in Sierra Leone by building a strong foundation for development based on education, disease prevention, and food security. We provide books, water, sanitation, farms, school buildings, school furniture, science labs, healthcare, training programs and humanitarian aid to help build vibrant schools and communities where all children can realise their full potential.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff or premises costs, relying entirely on voluntary donations. Per the trustees' report, the charity aims to avoid aid dependency by establishing revenue-generating projects, such as a t-shirt printing workshop and a farm, to support its charitable objectives in Sierra Leone.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- LORI SPRAGG BSCchair
- BRID HAYWARD BSC, PGCE
- Darren Anvoner
- James Lee MacDonald CFA, BA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £50k | £57k |
| 31/08/2024 | £33k | £46k |
| 31/08/2023 | £42k | £30k |
| 31/08/2022 | £13k | £13k |
| 31/08/2021 | £17k | £12k |
Common questions
Is BUILD ON BOOKS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff or premises costs, relying entirely on voluntary donations. Per the trustees' report, the charity aims to avoid aid dependency by establishing revenue-generating projects, such as a t-shirt printing workshop and a farm, to support its charitable objectives in Sierra Leone. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BUILD ON BOOKS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BUILD ON BOOKS as a grant recipient include WOODLEIGH IMPACT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODLEIGH IMPACT | FY2024 | £15k | |
| WOODLEIGH IMPACT | FY2025 | £5k |