Reading Force

CIO · Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) · registered 2015

Registered

Charity number 1159890

What the charity does

We help improve communication within families experiencing the unique challenges of Forces life whether at home together or separated by tours of duty or postings, by encouraging shared reading and scrapbook/journaling. It is a fun and practical activity for all British Forces families living in the UK and overseas, reservists, veterans, and their close and extended families including grandparents

Income and spending

2021 income £288,455 2021 spending £151,166 2021 2022 income £256,638 2022 spending £222,604 2022 2023 income £218,979 2023 spending £283,736 2023 2024 income £231,793 2024 spending £303,542 2024 2025 income £437,592 2025 spending £291,250 2025

Income Spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30 June 2025£437,592£291,250
30 June 2024£231,793£303,542
30 June 2023£218,979£283,736
30 June 2022£256,638£222,604
30 June 2021£288,455£151,166

Charity details

Charity number
1159890
Registered
12 January 2015
Latest income
£437,592 (year to 30 June 2025)
Latest spending
£291,250
Volunteers
2
Reporting
Submission Received
Gift Aid
Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Contact

Address
10 Homersham Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3PN
Phone
07566 200 299
Website
readingforce.org.uk

Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 1159890.

What the charity does

Who it helps

How it helps

Where it operates

Charitable objects

The following objects are for the public benefit for all british armed forces families and children living in the UK and overseas:-1) to advance education by encouraging families to read together for pleasure and talk about a book by providing advice and assistance and materials to support shared reading activities; and2) to promote and protect good health by using reading as a means of mitigating stress and increasing communication and good family relationships following separation due to training, deployment, postings and mobility.

Area of benefit: UK and Overseas

Governing document: CIO - Foundation Registered 12 Jan 2015

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Questions and answers

What is the charity number of Reading Force?

Reading Force is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1159890.

How much income does Reading Force have?

In the financial year ending 30 June 2025 the charity had an income of £437,592 and spent £291,250.