Reading Force
CIO · Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) · registered 2015
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
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.