Coram Beanstalk

Also known as: Beanstalk, Volunteer Reading Help, Vrh

Coram Beanstalk works with schools to provide the highest quality and best value one-to-one support. We provide trained reading helpers who give consistent and bespoke support to children enabling them to develop to confident reading skills. Our vision is that "all children and young people will have the essential skills they need to grow up and lead successful lives".

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£763,455

Latest Expenditure

£882,619

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £297,505

Charitable Activities £456,013

Other Trading £0

Investments £6,643

Other Income £3,294

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £798,189

Raising Funds £84,430

Governance £5,391

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£763,455	£882,619	£798,189	£562,854	£562,854	23 / 1291
2024	£830,321	£832,130	£742,469	£682,018	£492,559	20 / 1287
2023	£1,228,682	£862,647	£753,714	£683,827	£683,827	19 / 1600
2022	£1,196,237	£1,001,647	£881,488	£317,792	£255,005	23 / 1609
2021	£1,232,838	£1,224,610	£1,090,064	£123,202	£9,502	33 / 402

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Coram Beanstalk

What does Coram Beanstalk do?

How much income did Coram Beanstalk report in 2025?

Coram Beanstalk reported total income of £763k and reported expenditure of £883k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Coram Beanstalk?

Coram Beanstalk has a program ratio of 104.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Coram Beanstalk registered as a charity?

Coram Beanstalk was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 July 1991 as charity number 296454. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs Coram Beanstalk?

Coram Beanstalk 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 Coram Beanstalk operate?

Coram Beanstalk operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Coram Beanstalk a registered charity?

Yes — Coram Beanstalk is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296454.