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Let's Read

Also known as: Lets Read, Lets Read Ltd

Our Charity, based in Woking, Surrey, is called Lets Read Ltd.We are passionate about literacy and wish to make a difference to the lives of young people who struggle to read. We aim to make a real difference by helping to improve their reading skill and providing free books. We believe the lack of basic literacy skills perpetuates the cycle of disadvantage and deprivation in our community.

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Activities & Mission

Our Charity, based in Woking, Surrey, is called Lets Read Ltd.We are passionate about literacy and wish to make a difference to the lives of young people who struggle to read. We aim to make a real difference by helping to improve their reading skill and providing free books. We believe the lack of basic literacy skills perpetuates the cycle of disadvantage and deprivation in our community.

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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
£16,621
Latest Expenditure
£16,670

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 100.3%
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£16,621
£16,6700 / 20
2024
£13,654
£12,8910 / 20
2023
£15,517
£14,6650 / 22
2022
£11,470
£14,5480 / 20

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Frequently asked questions about Let's Read

What does Let's Read do?

Our Charity, based in Woking, Surrey, is called Lets Read Ltd.We are passionate about literacy and wish to make a difference to the lives of young people who struggle to read. We aim to make a real difference by helping to improve their reading skill and providing free books. We believe the lack of basic literacy skills perpetuates the cycle of disadvantage and deprivation in our community.

How much income did Let's Read report in 2026?

Let's Read reported total income of £17k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Let's Read registered as a charity?

Let's Read was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 2008 as charity number 1127199. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Let's Read?

Let's Read is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jean Hassell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Let's Read operate?

Let's Read operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Let's Read a registered charity?

Yes — Let's Read is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127199.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 December 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4042734
Charity Number
1127199

Trustees

Jean Hassell Chair
David William Gunning
Julia Wormleighton
Linda Georgina Oswick
Robert Paul Ilett

Also Known As

  • Lets Read
  • Lets Read Ltd

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