BOOK CLUBS IN SCHOOLS
To advance the education of children and young people in the UK for the public benefit, giving priority to those pupils who are affected by social and economic disadvantage, by the encouragement of reading and the promotion of literacy skills through the provision of book clubs and related literacy activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit, with the examiner confirming no material matters required attention. The document highlights significant operational growth, noting over 250 schools and 40,000 students engaged over the past decade. The charity expresses a forward-looking goal to secure sustainable funding to continue its expansion.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Beth Ginsburgchair
- ALISON JANE LAMBERT
- Richard John Parkin
- Victoria Gray
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £93k | £86k |
| 31/08/2024 | £66k | £61k |
| 31/08/2023 | £55k | £59k |
| 31/08/2022 | £59k | £51k |
| 31/08/2021 | £42k | £37k |
Common questions
Is BOOK CLUBS IN SCHOOLS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit, with the examiner confirming no material matters required attention. The document highlights significant operational growth, noting over 250 schools and 40,000 students engaged over the past decade. The charity expresses a forward-looking goal to secure sustainable funding to continue its expansion. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BOOK CLUBS IN SCHOOLS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BOOK CLUBS IN SCHOOLS as a grant recipient include CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST, SIR WILLIAM BOREMAN'S FOUNDATION, MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY, THE FUNDING NETWORK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2025 | £25k | Young People & Education |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2024 | £25k | Young People & Education |
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £19k | Pool/Fast Track |
| SIR WILLIAM BOREMAN'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £8k | promotes reading for pleasure by providing resources for schools to run peer led book clubs |
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | FY2022 | £7k | Other charities for hardship |
| THE FUNDING NETWORK | FY2022 | £3k | Strategic Funding Group |
| THE FUNDING NETWORK | FY2023 | £3k | |
| MAKERS OF PLAYING CARDS CHARITY | FY2025 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 26/01/2021 | £56k | Grant to Book Clubs in Schools |