bookmark reading charity

The charity supports children and young people. Bookmark Reading Charity is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

We're helping children develop the reading skills they need to succeed in school and beyond, by creating flexible volunteering at the heart of our communities.

Fundraising

See where Bookmark Reading Charity is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£7,074,064

Latest Expenditure

£3,968,227

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 47.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 84.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 17.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,941,157

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £132,907

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,364,782

Raising Funds £603,445

Governance £84,220

Grants to Institutions £372,207

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£7,074,064	£3,968,227	£3,364,782	£5,090,199	£5,090,199	42 / 2937
2023	£4,183,167	£3,498,213	£3,092,987	£1,966,716	£1,555,065	41 / 2186
2022	£5,150,406	£5,076,484	£4,732,553	£1,281,762	£1,281,762	36 / 1766
2021	£2,233,585	£1,683,992	£1,422,985	£1,207,840	£1,207,840	27 / 1167
2020	£2,036,182	£1,621,135	£1,383,031	£658,247	£658,247	16 / 561