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Assisting Berkshire Children To Read

Also known as: Abc to Read

ABC to read aims to advance the education of the public in Berkshire by:a) providing tuition and support to help children in Berkshire schools to overcome reading difficulties thereby promoting self-confidence.b) providing workshops, training and support to parents and guardians of such children so that they may gain greater confidence in assisting the children to read.

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Activities & Mission

ABC to read aims to advance the education of the public in Berkshire by:a) providing tuition and support to help children in Berkshire schools to overcome reading difficulties thereby promoting self-confidence.b) providing workshops, training and support to parents and guardians of such children so that they may gain greater confidence in assisting the children to read.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£192,690
Latest Expenditure
£139,737

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 72.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 72.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£192,690
£139,7370 / 190
2024
£115,752
£139,2470 / 170
2023
£131,355
£118,3410 / 150
2022
£108,711
£97,5630 / 120
2021
£84,429
£85,6770 / 120

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Frequently asked questions about Assisting Berkshire Children To Read

What does Assisting Berkshire Children To Read do?

ABC to read aims to advance the education of the public in Berkshire by:a) providing tuition and support to help children in Berkshire schools to overcome reading difficulties thereby promoting self-confidence.b) providing workshops, training and support to parents and guardians of such children so that they may gain greater confidence in assisting the children to read.

How much income did Assisting Berkshire Children To Read report in 2025?

Assisting Berkshire Children To Read reported total income of £193k and reported expenditure of £140k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Assisting Berkshire Children To Read registered as a charity?

Assisting Berkshire Children To Read was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 2019 as charity number 1184968. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Assisting Berkshire Children To Read?

Assisting Berkshire Children To Read is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Assisting Berkshire Children To Read operate?

Assisting Berkshire Children To Read operates across 6 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Reading, Slough and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Assisting Berkshire Children To Read a registered charity?

Yes — Assisting Berkshire Children To Read is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184968.

Details

Address
St. Marks Church Hall
94 Cranbury Road
READING
RG30 2TA
Registration Date
20 August 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5145446
Charity Number
1184968

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Trustees

Claire Louise Herriott
Hannah Corinna McNicholl
JANIS SUSAN DIEPPE
Jennifer Cooney
Leorah Stewart
MICHAEL EDWARDS
Also governs 1 other charity
Pauline Vera Harper

Also Known As

  • Abc to Read

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