Build on Books
Analysis
Build on Books is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Marlow. It was registered in August 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Build on Books reported income of £50k and spending of £57k, spending 114% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £17k to £50k (+200%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 234%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Build on Books sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cymdeithas Gymunedol Y Bala a Phenllyn / Bala & Penllyn Community Association (£50k), Dagoretti Corner Street Children Programme (£50k) and Life Chances (£50k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cymdeithas Gymunedol Y Bala a Phenllyn / Bala & Penllyn Community Association | Bala | £50k |
| Dagoretti Corner Street Children Programme | Gloucestershire | £50k |
| Life Chances | Office B23 | £50k |
| The Belarus Fund | Stockport | £50k |