# Build on Books

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1158201 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1158201)
- Website: https://www.buildonbooks.com
- Latest income: £49.5k; spending £56.5k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/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.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Build on Books is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Build on Books reported income of £49.5k and spending of £56.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Build on Books in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (buildonbooks.com) 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

### Is Build on Books open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Build on Books is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Build on Books give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Build on Books makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Build on Books?

In its latest reported year Build on Books reported income of £49.5k and spending of £56.5k.


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