THE READER ORGANISATION

Registration #1126806 · Registered

www.thereader.org.uk

info@thereader.org.uk

THE READER ORGANISATION THE MANSION HOUSE L18 3JB

88
out of 100
Platinum

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.

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About THE READER ORGANISATION

THE READER ORGANISATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1126806). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE READER ORGANISATION reported a total income of £4,586,647 and total expenditure of £4,883,069, a spending ratio of 106% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THE READER ORGANISATION describes its activities as follows: 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. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE READER ORGANISATION. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health23 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 106.5% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£4,586,647£4,883,069106%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026