The Reader Organisation
Charitable company · registered 2008
What the charity does
We aim to bring about a Reading Revolution making it possible for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to enjoy and engage with books on a deep and personal level. We aim to improve well-being and build communities through shared reading. Our work is driven by the heartfelt belief that literacy is not just the ability to read, but the state of being a reader.
Income and spending
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £4,586,647 | £4,883,069 |
| 31 March 2024 | £4,354,896 | £4,982,133 |
| 31 March 2023 | £4,241,373 | £4,912,149 |
| 31 March 2022 | £4,064,045 | £4,197,492 |
| 31 March 2021 | £3,646,527 | £3,466,633 |
Charity details
- Charity number
- 1126806
- Company number
- 06607389
- Registered
- 19 November 2008
- Latest income
- £4,586,647 (year to 31 March 2025)
- Latest spending
- £4,883,069
- Income from government
- £871,438
- Volunteers
- 639
- Reporting
- Submission Received
- Gift Aid
- Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Contact
- Address
- The Reader Organisation, The Mansion House, Calderstones Park, Liverpool, L18 3JB
- Phone
- 07807106770
- Website
- thereader.org.uk
Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 1126806.
What the charity does
Who it helps
How it helps
Where it operates
Charitable objects
To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of citizens and inhabitants of the United Kingdom and other countries, in particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health, the relief of poverty, distress and sickness, the promotion of social inclusion and furtherance of community especially through reading and literature-based activities
Area of benefit: Undefined. in Practice, Local
Governing document: Incorporated 02/06/2008as amended by special resolution registered at companies house on 28/04/2011as amended by special resolution registered at companies house on 13 nov 2017
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Questions and answers
What is the charity number of The Reader Organisation?
The Reader Organisation is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1126806 and is also a company (number 06607389).
How much income does The Reader Organisation have?
In the financial year ending 31 March 2025 the charity had an income of £4,586,647 and spent £4,883,069.