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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1093996
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The Book Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1093996. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Germany, Spain and United States. The register describes its activities as: “The advancement of public understanding of Islam and Islamic civilisation through publications, educational resources, academic research, participation in public discourse and engagement in collaborative projects with institutional partners with similar aims.” Its charitable objects are: “The advancement of the religion of Islam and the advancement of the education of the public in the Islamic faith.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £23.1k and spending of £18k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£23.1k
Latest spending
£18k
- What it funds
- Education / trainingReligious activitiesArts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides servicesSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £23.1k | £18k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £13.4k | £12.5k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,501 | £10.7k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,102 | £32.4k |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,934 | £57.1k |
Charitable objects
The advancement of the religion of Islam and the advancement of the education of the public in the Islamic faith
Where it operates
Germany, Spain, United States
- Trustees
- 4
What The Book Foundation funds
The Book Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £131k in total.
How to apply to The Book Foundation
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Book Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (thebook.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Book Foundation
Is The Book Foundation open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Book Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Book Foundation fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Germany, Spain and United States.
Does The Book Foundation give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Book Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Book Foundation give each year?
The register does not break out The Book Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £18k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £26.2k a year.
How large is The Book Foundation?
In its latest reported year The Book Foundation reported income of £23.1k and spending of £18k.
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