OWN BOOKS
Own Books is a book donation project that helps children and young people, without books, to have their own books to keep or share at home. The project aims to advance literacy & a love of reading in children & young people through the free provision of books in the home. Through a series of art making and storytelling workshops, we aim to encourage and inspire literacy, creativity & imagination.
Latest income
£13k
Latest spending
£18k
Registered
2020
Trustees
- JULIE DE BASTION BFA HONSchair
- Alison Moira Shaw MA TD
- Dawn Belfield
- Julia Gibson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £13k | £18k |
| 31/12/2024 | £29k | £16k |
| 31/12/2023 | £17k | £15k |
| 31/12/2022 | £1k | £7k |
| 31/12/2021 | £19k | £6k |
Common questions
Who funds OWN BOOKS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OWN BOOKS as a grant recipient include THE YAPP CHARITABLE TRUST, THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE YAPP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Education and Training |
| THE YAPP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |