THE READING LIST FOUNDATION
Registration #1164690 · Registered
www.readinglistfoundation.orginfo@readinglistfoundation.org
11 EARL RICHARDS ROAD NORTH EXETER EX2 6AQ
We generate and provide ?250 Scholarships to students from lower-income households in England about to start university. The Scholarship pays for all or nearly all of their reading list (textbooks) in the first year or study. This gives them some financial as well as emotional breathing space, as well as a welcome addition to their CV.
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About THE READING LIST FOUNDATION
THE READING LIST FOUNDATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1164690), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE READING LIST FOUNDATION reported a total income of £144,484 and total expenditure of £95,404 (a spending ratio of 66%, indicating a reasonable proportion of funds directed to charitable work). According to the Charity Commission, THE READING LIST FOUNDATION operates with the following stated purpose: We generate and provide ?250 Scholarships to students from lower-income households in England about to start university. The Scholarship pays for all or nearly all of their reading list (textbooks) in the first year or study. This gives them some financial as well as emotional breathing space, as well as a welcome addition to their CV. No significant governance concerns were identified for THE READING LIST FOUNDATION in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 66.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £144,484 | £95,404 | 66% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026