Bookmark Reading Charity
Also known as: Bookmark Reading Limited
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.
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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2019 — Literacy Capital Foundation (organisation 5112714)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,051,056 | £4,154,048 | £3,521,999 | £4,987,207 | £2,600,792 | 46 / 2001 |
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bookmark Reading Charity
What does Bookmark Reading Charity do?
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.
How much income did Bookmark Reading Charity report in 2025?
Bookmark Reading Charity reported total income of £4.05m and reported expenditure of £4.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bookmark Reading Charity?
Bookmark Reading Charity has a program ratio of 86.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bookmark Reading Charity registered as a charity?
Bookmark Reading Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 2018 as charity number 1177681. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Bookmark Reading Charity?
Bookmark Reading Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rachel Brodie. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bookmark Reading Charity operate?
Bookmark Reading Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bookmark Reading Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Bookmark Reading Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177681.
Details
Charles House
5-11 Regent Street
St James's
London
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Also Known As
- Bookmark Reading Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated