ABC Book Club

Registered charity 1184137 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ACORN BOOK CLUB (ABC)

For the benefit of the public to advance the education of children, in particular but not exclusively, by distributing children's books to local schools in need of resources, the installation of reading areas and libraries, and the purchase and assembly of furniture and furnishings in schools

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Latest income
£91k
Latest spending
£79k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £14,957 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £44,508. The trustees report that the charity is in a stable financial position and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations and legacies
During the year the charity has received £120,747 (2024: £90,018) in donation income and has incurred operational costs of £112,752 (2024: £78,663) resulting in a net surplus of £14,957 (2024: £11,922). — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £45k; policy: to keep reserves to a minimum)
The policy of the Charity is to keep reserves to a minimum and to ensure that all donations are used for the furtherment of the objectives of the charity. — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — ABC Book Club (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Kent · Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£91k£79k
31/03/2024£91k£79k
31/03/2023£66k£73k
31/03/2022£20k£5k
31/03/2021£5k£120

Common questions

Is ABC Book Club financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £14,957 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £44,508. The trustees report that the charity is in a stable financial position and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.