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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Booker Prize Foundation

Promotes the art of literature for the public benefit. In particular, it fosters & promotes contemporary fiction of literary merit by awarding the annual Booker Prize to the author of the year's best novel originally written in English and published in the UK. The International Booker Prize is awarded annually for the best novel in English translation.

Founded
Headquarters
London
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Fundraising Regulator since 2026

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 77%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

£0.95
Program£0.95
100% to programs beats the peer average (77%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Booker Prize Foundation with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 19,540 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Booker Prize Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Booker Prize Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in London, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Booker Prize Foundation's registered charity number is 1090049. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Booker Prize Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Booker Prize Foundation is located in London, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, Booker Prize Foundation has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £629K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Booker Prize Foundation is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £3M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Booker Prize Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Booker Prize Foundation holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Promotes the art of literature for the public benefit. In particular, it fosters & promotes contemporary fiction of literary merit by awarding the annual Booker Prize to the author of the year's best novel originally written in English and published in the UK. The International Booker Prize is awarded annually for the best novel in English translation. Booker Prize Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £629K.

Booker Prize Foundation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.

You can verify Booker Prize Foundation in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Booker Prize Foundation directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Yes, Booker Prize Foundation is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.

Donations to Booker Prize Foundation are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Booker Prize Foundation is based in London. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Booker Prize Foundation was first registered in 2002, making it approximately 24 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. BOOKER PRIZE FOUNDATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Anthony J••• C•••••• G•••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

International Booker readings travel to Bristol for the first time - Bristol 24/7
May 2026
www.bristol247.com
The 2026 International Booker Prize shortlist, dominated by women writers, is a portal to new worlds - Scroll.in
May 2026
scroll.in
International Booker Prize 2026: heartbreak, brutality, shapeshifting – six experts review the nominees - The Conversati
May 2026
theconversation.com
First ever Children's Booker Prize looking for young judges aged 8-12 - BBC
Apr 2026
www.bbc.co.uk
‘Hope, insight and burning humanity’: 2026 International Booker prize shortlist announced - The Guardian
Mar 2026
www.theguardian.com
Booker Prize Winner Marlon James to collaborate with Young Sherlock producers - The New Indian Express
Mar 2026
www.newindianexpress.com
Booker Prize | Winners, List, History, & Fiction - Britannica
Mar 2026
www.britannica.com
Booker Prize 2025: the shortlisted novels reviewed - Financial Times
Mar 2026
www.ft.com
Can AI write a Booker prize-winning novel? - The Observer
Mar 2026
observer.co.uk
Read extracts from the International Booker Prize 2026 longlist - The Booker Prizes
Mar 2026
thebookerprizes.com
Form filed
£2.1M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£3.7M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£2.7M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£2.7M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£1.5M revenue
FY2020
Charity Commission (UK)

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture this charity 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 11 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2002
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Booker Prize Foundation

What is Booker Prize Foundation?
Booker Prize Foundation is a arts & culture charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. Promotes the art of literature for the public benefit. In particular, it fosters & promotes contemporary fiction of literary merit by awarding the annual Booker Prize to the author of the year's best novel originally written in English and published in the UK. The International Booker Prize is awarded annually for the best novel in English translation.
When was Booker Prize Foundation founded?
Booker Prize Foundation was founded in 2002.
Where is Booker Prize Foundation located?
Headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
What is Booker Prize Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Booker Prize Foundation trustworthy?
Booker Prize Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Booker Prize Foundation's website?
https://www.thebookerprizes.com
Are donations to Booker Prize Foundation tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.